Topics in Jewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

This course introduces education in Israel, using it as a case study to examine education values, policies, and practices in deeply divided societies. Israel's Jewish and democratic character will serve as a necessary context. The course is divided into two main sections: the first focuses on the core values that shape education systems and policies, while the second addresses three key education policy issues-core curriculum, segregation and integration, and free speech. Throughout the course, we will critically examine the potential for shared core values in a public education system that serves a divided society. We will explore how policies can either reduce or reinforce disparities and divisions. Finally, we will consider how the Israeli experience is relevant to other democratic states with deeply divided societies facing similar challenges. As we explore the Israeli case together, students will have the opportunity to analyze pieces of their own educational experience alongside education policies in the US. The course will allow students to deepen their knowledge of education, divided societies, and Israel and gain skills to form independent knowledge-based opinions on the role of education in diverse and divided societies. Please note: L75 390 is intended for Undergraduate students; L75 590A is the section for Graduate Students.
Course Attributes: EN S; BU IS; AS SSC; FA SSC

Topics in Jewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

JEWISH, ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EAST STUDIES 390

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