Israel: History, Politics, Culture, Identity
CAS HI 392
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Using a broad array of readings, popular music, documentaries, film and art, this course explores Israel's political system, culture, and society, including the status of minorities in the Jewish state; post-1967 Israeli settlement projects; and the struggle for Israel's identity. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing- Intensive Course, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Anderson | CAS 204B | MWF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Karlinsky | JSC 201 | TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm | Mts w/CAS LH284 Mts w/CAS JS285 If you cannot find an open seat in this existing section of JS 285, then please sign on to the Wait List. If enough students demonstrate interest, then we'll open up a second section at this exact same time slot. Counts as World/Regional History for the History major. |
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