Normalizing Israel

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Academics, journalists, activists, and policymakers have often treat Israel analytically as exceptional. It is often portrayed as uniquely good or uniquely evil. The course starts from the basic premise that it is neither: The state of Israel and Israel society are like other states and societies. After examining the country’s origins, the course offers an in-depth analysis of the political, historical, religious, and economic forces that are washing over the country and shaping its future.