MAP-UA 537 - Cultures and Contexts: Modern Israel

Institution:

New York University

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Despite its small size and population, Israel is a diverse, dynamic, and complex society. To understand its ethnic, religious, and political divisions, the different ethnic origins of the Jewish population over the last 150 years are examined, and the growing role of the Arab population (approaching 20 percent) in Israeli society is discussed. The special role of religion in the secular state, the development of Hebrewspeaking culture, the political system, the settlement movement and the peace movement, gender issues, Foundations of Contemporary Culture and the role of the army in everyday life are all addressed, concluding with a survey of the debate on whether Israel is a Jewish state or a state of all its citizens. Although the controversial issues that keep Israel in the headlines are touched on, the focus is on the character of Israeli society and the impact on everyday life of living in the international limelight.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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