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Syllabus Between Messianism and Zionism - 13031
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Last update 03-09-2018
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: History of Jewish People & Contemporary Jewry

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Immanuel Etkes

Coordinator Email: etkes@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: Monday 9:30-10:15

Teaching Staff:
Prof

Course/Module description:
The first part of the course will deal with the historical phenomena of Messianism, including Messianic idea in the bible and in Rabbinic literature and the Messianic movements in the middle ages and early modern period. The second part of the course will focus on the background and factors for the emergence of Zionism and the relationship between Zionism and Messianism.

Course/Module aims:
Understanding of the historical phenomena of Messianism and Zionism and the complex nature of the relationship between them.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To be able to discus in a critical and sophisticated way issues of Jewish identity in our time.

Attendance requirements(%):
100%

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:

Course/Module Content:
See the hebrew.

Required Reading:
See the hebrew.

Additional Reading Material:

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 40 %
Project work 60 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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