How did we get to this point? What histories do we need to know to understand the situation of Israelis and Palestinians today? To answer these questions, this course traces the intertwined histories of Israel/Palestine, Israelis and Palestinians from the late Ottoman period to the present. Topics include: nationalism and colonialism, the development of Zionisms, Palestinian nationalism, the Jewish community (Yishuv) under British rule, the founding of the State of Israel, Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli relations, Israel's minorities, the role of religion in Israel today and changing relationships between the United States, Israel and Palestinians. Recommended prerequisite: HIST/JWST 1818 or HIST/JWST 1828 or HIST 1308 or JWST 2350 or other course work in Middle Eastern or Jewish History. Same as JWST 4338.
instructor(s)
Kalisman, Hilary Falb
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Spring 2025
