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Israel State and Society
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Offered by

About

Israel is a country that draws a lot of public attention around the globe. Nevertheless, both those who support Israel and those who are critical of its geopolitical standing and policies, usually have a very limited knowledge about the Israeli society and its political system. This course presents Israel from multiple perspectives - political, social, economic and cultural - in an attempt to expose the learners to a cutting edge academic research on the country. Each of the 13 sessions is focused on one aspect of the Israeli society. Every session starts with a general introduction of the issue at hand, hosting one expert or more, who share their most recent studies and insights on that specific field. Every 15 minutes, or so, the students are asked to answer an informative quiz of comprised of a single question. Upon the completion of each class, an online chat will be opened. Students studying for credit are expected to participate in it, ask relevant questions and answer questions about the required readings for this class. Students will graduate from this course with a better understanding of the Israeli society, better knowledge of the Israeli history, politics and economy, and better acquaintance with the varying groups of which the Israeli society is comprised.

Modules

Prof. Michal Frenkel

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    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Confirmation Quiz

1 Videos

  • Israeli State and Society: Course Overview

2 Readings

  • Course Requirements
  • Syllabus

Guest Lecturer: Prof. Shlomo Avineri

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • lesson1

2 Readings

  • Important Correction
  • Recommended Reading

Guest lecturer: Prof. Vered Vintzky-Seroussi

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 3

1 Readings

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Guest Lecturer: Prof. Barbara S. Okun and Dr. Eliyahu Ben Moshe

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 4

1 Readings

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Guest Lecturer: Prof. Gideon Rahat

    • 1 Videos
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 5

1 Readings

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Guest Lecturer: Prof. Elie Podeh

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 6

1 Readings

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Guest Lecturers: Prof. Dan Avnon and Prof. Tamar Elor

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 7

1 Readings

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Guest Lecturers Dr. Yael Berda and Dr. Samira Alayan

    • 1 Videos
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  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 8

1 Readings

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Guest Lecturers: Dr. Talia Sagiv, Prof. Momi Dahan and Prof. Yoram Bilu

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 9

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Guest Lecturer Prof. Edna Lomsky-Feder

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

  • 10

1 Readings

  • Recommended Reading

Guest Lecturer: Prof. Michael Shalev

    • 1 Videos
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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

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Guest Lecturer: Prof. Tamir Sheafer

    • 1 Videos
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1 Assignment

  • Final quiz

1 Videos

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1 Readings

  • Recommended Reading

Guest Lecturer: Prof. Gad Yair

    • 1 Videos
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

1 Videos

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Guest Lecturers: Prof. Ronnie Ellenblum

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Quiz

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Explore the multifaceted society of Israel in this comprehensive course on Coursera. Delve into Israel's political, social, economic, and cultural landscapes through 13 engaging sessions, each featuring expert insights and interactive quizzes. Ideal for those seeking a foundational understanding of Israeli society, history, politics, and economy. The course spans 1320 minutes and offers starter and professional subscription options. Perfect for learners aiming to deepen their knowledge of Israel from an academic perspective.

Michal Frenkel
Instructor

Michal Frenkel