Israel: History, Politics, Culture, Identity
CAS JS 285 (4 Credits) Mts w/CAS HI392 and CAS LH284
TR 9:30-10:45 AM
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.
Instructor: Professor Lotner Lev
Environmental Law in Israel and the Mediterranean
CAS JS 387 (4 Credits) Mts w/ CAS EE 387
TR 3:30-4:45 PM
Principles, theories and tools for environmental law and regulation, and implementation through cases in Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean. Through case studies, students critically analyze a range of environmental issues: nature protection, air pollution, marine protection, climate change and more. This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU HUB areas: Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking.
Instructor: Professor Lotner Lev