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Summer Track I
Students enroll in two classes awarding 3 academic credits per course (6 total).
The two courses scheduled to be offered in the Summer of 2008 are the following:
1. In the Shadow of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: Peace Processes, Mediations,
Peace Keeping and Threats
Dr. Amos Nadan - (3 credits - 410-2)
This course deals predominantly with the stories of success and failure in achieving
peace between Israel and its Middle Eastern neighbors and with the achievements
and failures in maintaining the peace agreements obtained.
Towards the end of the semester, a brainstorming workshop will be held, dealing
with the question of how to improve the state of affairs.
2. The Middle East: Printed and Digital Press
Dr. Liora Handelman - (3 credits - 411-2)
The course aims to provide students with critical understanding of the development
and role of media and communication technologies in the complex dynamics of Middle
Eastern history.
The course will explore Middle Eastern media through several socio-cultural and
historical contexts such as freedom of speech, propaganda, and globalization.
- Please note that the above list of courses is subject to change. If either one of
the above courses is not offered due to scheduling conflict, a similar course will
be offered.
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