JWM5020

Between Homeland and Holy Land: Israel in Jewish Thought (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Nathan Wolski, Michael Fagenblat and Melanie Landau

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to: 1. Understand the place of Israel in different strata of the classical Jewish tradition - biblical, rabbinic and medieval. 2. Appreciate the continuities and differences between these strata. 3. Analyse and discuss the key 'Israel texts' of the Jewish tradition. 4. Demonstrate familiarity with the thought of classical Zionist thinkers. 5. Understand the place of Zionist thought within the continuum of the Jewish tradition. 6. Understand more recent trends in Zionist thought - ranging from post-classical zionism to post-zionism. Students successfully completing JWM5020 will be expected to demonstrate in addition: 7. Advanced skills in analysing primary sources and in developing an independent position regarding the meaning and significance of these sources.

Assessment: Research proposal and paper (6000 words): 60% + Seminar paper (1000 words): 10% + Comparative analysis of either two classical or two modern "Israel texts" of the Jewish tradition (2000 words): 20% + Seminar preparation and participation: 10%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar and one 1-hour tutorial