Abstract
This course explores the political, social, and cultural history of the State of Israel and the underlying causes of the Israel/Palestine conflict. We will look at the background of the establishment of the state and we will examine the historical dynamics of the state, its diverse population.
dominated groups whose domination is rooted in a history incompatible with that of the dominating group(s)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
understand the main contours of the history is Israel/Palestine
be able to explain the complex dynamics that has shaped different groups’ perspectives, motives, and actions
improve your analytical skills through critical reading and discussion
engage more effectively in writing assignments that require interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis of sources