Introductory Topics in Middle East and North African Studies (290-4-2)
Topic
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Competing Narra
Instructors
Maayan Hilel
Crowe Hall, 5-155
Office Hours: Thursday 5:00 - 6:00
Meeting Info
Locy Hall 214: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
Course title: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Competing Narratives
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world's most complicated and vexing conflicts. It has fascinated and puzzled scholars, politicians, and the broader public, creating the impression that everyone has an opinion about it. This course explores its roots, its major historical milestones, and the different narratives of the conflict, viewed from the perspective of Palestinians and Israelis. The approach of the course is historical, so emphasis will be placed on understanding the shifting historical local and international contexts in which the conflict has evolved, and the ways it has been interpreted and remembered by both Israelis and Palestinians. The course will combine not only academic writing but also literature, film, posters, and documentaries. Students will engage in historiographical debates as well as in the analyses of primary sources.
Class Attributes
Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area