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Israel: History, Politics, Culture, Identity (taught in English)

CAS LH 284

  • Critical Thinking
  • The Individual in Community
  • Writing-Intensive Course

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 Meets with JS 285 and HI 392.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Karlinsky JSC 201 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Meets with JS 285 and HI 392. 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.

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