Courses

A topical course, depending on interests of the instructor. It may examine such problems as literary expression; the relation of literature to other arts, history, and philosophy; or the expression of a cultural theme in different national literatures.

A study of material illustrating the encounters between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and the development of vernacular and courtly culture from the fourth through fifteenth centuries. Topics of interest include the transmission of ancient knowledge through the Byzantine and Islamic empires, the expansion of cultural contact through trade, and the emergence of new theological and philosophical discourses.

A study of material illustrating the encounters between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and the development of vernacular and courtly culture from the fourth through fifteenth centuries. Topics of interest include the transmission of ancient knowledge through the Byzantine and Islamic empires, the expansion of cultural contact through trade, and the emergence of new theological and philosophical discourses.

The expansion of the European State system into the Middle East and the regional adjustments. The changing patterns of regional and international politics in the Middle East, contrasting the League of Nations and the United Nations systems.

The language of instruction is Hebrew. Students who can both read and write in Hebrew are eligible to enroll in 300-level HEBRW courses. Readings and assignments include selections from Israeli newspapers and journals; listening to Israeli radio and television; browsing the Hebrew web. Students will learn the language of Hebrew journalism, as well as the politics of Israeli media, and will work on writing, and recording or videotaping an op-ed for online publication

A survey of the political, economic, cultural, and social history of the modern Middle East during the "long nineteenth century" of the Ottoman Empire.

The social geography of the modern city and urban environment with a focus on city spaces and urban lifestyle and culture, and how they are influenced by the development of neighborhoods, residential distribution, and regional change.

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Overview of the history of the music industry in the United States. The course examines music technology, economics, industry structures, marketing, audiences, and artistic innovations and trends.

Overview of the history of the music industry in the United States. The course examines music technology, economics, industry structures, marketing, audiences, and artistic innovations and trends.