Status
O
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Modern Israeli Culture
Term
2022A
Syllabus URL
Subject area
HEBR
Section number only
401
Section ID
HEBR552401
Course number integer
552
Meeting times
TR 01:45 PM-03:15 PM
Meeting location
WILL 303
Level
graduate
Instructors
Joseph L Benatov
Description
After four semesters of language study, it's time to enter the vibrant world of contemporary Israeli culture. In this course students read some of the best plays, poems, short stories, and journalism published in Israel today. They also watch and analyze some of Israel's most popular films, TV programs, and videos. Themes include Jewish-Arab relations, the founding of the State, family ties and intergenerational conflict, war and society, and the recent dynamic changes in Israel society. HEBR 054 or permission of instructor. Since the content of this course may change from year to year, students may take it more than once (but only once for credit).
Course number only
552
Cross listings
HEBR059401, JWST059401
Fulfills
Cross Cultural Analysis
Use local description
No