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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Political Science
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Assaf Shapira
Coordinator Office Hours:
Monday, 10:30-11:30, room 4308
Mondays 12:15-13:15
Second semester:
Mondays 10:15-11:15
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Assaf Shapira
Course/Module description:
The course aims to provide students of political science an introduction to the political system of Israel. The course touches upon the political history of the State of Israel, description and analysis of the state’s authorities and powers, and the party system.
Course/Module aims:
1. Gaining knowledge and understanding of basic principles of the political system in Israel;
2. Understanding of the institutional, legal and historical principles that guide the actions of state authorities;
3. Enhancing the ability to understand and analyze the different contexts of political events.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. To become familiar and understand seminal events as well as political decisions that have shaped the political system of the State of Israel;
2. To analyze historical and political processes through the aid of different sources and methods;
Attendance requirements(%):
80
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures, class discussions, term paper and a final exam.
Course/Module Content:
The Roots of Israeli Democracy.
Knesset Elections, Electoral System.
The Knesset.
The government and the president of the state.
Parties.
Patterns of participation in elections.
Political representation.
Basic Laws and Judiciary.
Civil Service.
Local government.
Evaluation of Israeli Democracy.
Required Reading:
see the list in Hebrew
Additional Reading Material:
See the List in Hebrew
Grading Scheme :
Additional information:
An updated syllabus will be published in course website (Moodle).
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