JWST429O
Advanced Topics in Jewish Studies; 1948 and the Transnational Struggle for Palestine
) An exploration of the 1948 War for Palestine/Israel and its reverberations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For students who have advanced proficiency in EITHER Hebrew or Arabic, this class offers a unique perspective on this seminal war through readings of original documents written by the war participants, both Jewish and Arab. Students can expect to improve their translation and reading comprehension skills in Hebrew or Arabic. Class discussions as well as a final research paper will be in English.
Sister Courses: JWST429A, JWST429B, JWST429C, JWST429E, JWST429F, JWST429G, JWST429J, JWST429M, JWST429P
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