Jews of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
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Course Description
This course will explore the cultural, social, and political histories of the Jews of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from 1860 to present times. The geographic concentration will range from Morocco to Iran, Iraq to Turkey, and everywhere in between. Topics include: Jewish culture and identity in Islamic contexts; the impacts of colonialism, westernization, and nationalism; Jewish-Muslim relations; the racialization of MENA Jews; the Holocaust; the experience and place of MENA Jews in Israel; and "Jews of Color."
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
5
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Colloquium
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Exploring Difference and Power (EDP), Social Inquiry (SI)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
HISTORY288C
is a
completion requirement
for:
- (from the following course set: )