Immigration and Cultural Diversity from the Israeli Experience

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Fast Facts

Course:

Understanding Identities: Immigration & Cultural Diversity from the Israeli Experience

Teaching Faculty:

Prof. Yore Kedem

Language of Instruction:

English

Credits/Hours:

Academic hours: 60
Credits: 4

Course Dates:

Canceled for Summer 2022

Eligibility:

Undergraduate and graduate students; mature learners with an academic background

Application Deadline:

Canceled for Summer 2022

Costs:

Application fee: US$ 120
Tuition: US$ 2,000
Housing: US$ 850*

* Depending on availability

Relevant Academic Fields:

Politics, history, sociology, anthropology

Please note that this course has been canceled for Summer 2022.

Highlights

Learn about the issues that arise with mass immigration, gaining both a general understanding and insight into how Israel in particular has dealt with these issues.
Meet with community leaders, directors of educational programs, NGO representatives, and public sector administrators.
Conduct an in-depth research project on a topic related to identity, diversity or immigration in Israel.
Come to a deeper understanding of Israel as a heterogeneous and multicultural society.

+ Overview

This course allows you to explore immigration, cultural diversity, and intercultural relationships from the vantage point of Israel – a state that since its founding has encouraged immigration. Israel’s diverse population, which includes Jewish and Arab Israelis, immigrants from many countries, and a great variety of national and religious affiliations and more – is what gives Israel its strength. However, interactions between these different cultures, nationalities, and religious groups also create significant issues.

In this course, as you study the history and politics of Israel, you will learn about how different educational, social, government, private, and non-governmental organizations have dealt with and continue to deal with issues of immigration. You will also get to directly observe the work that some of these organizations do.

+ Curriculum

In this course you will look at the lives of Israeli Arabs and their relationship to the State of Israel, understand the recent history of immigration to the State, and study Israel’s political, educational, and economical systems. You will reflect on your readings, observations and interviews, and discuss how people and organizations deal with issues such as identity, cultural diversity, and immigration. You will enhance your understanding of the core issues of immigration and cultural diversity by reading both academic publications and works of fiction and nonfiction. A large part of your work in this course will be devoted to empirical research, including observation assignments and participating in site visits to various groups around Israel.

Structure

The course meets Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesdays for three hours per day with additional educational tours on Sundays and once on a Friday.

Course Components

Readings
Class journal
Site visits and fieldwork
Final research presentation and paper

View the syllabus.

See July Session summer schedule below.

+ Student Life

You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life. From a tour of the Old City to a trip to the Dead Sea to checking out the local festivals, you’ll build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel. While residing in HebrewU dormitories with other international and Israeli students, you’ll have a chance to form new friendships and get involved in campus life. A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, is also there to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.

+ Dates & Deadlines

+ Costs & Scholarships

Application fee: US$ 120
Course: US$ 2,000
Housing: US$ 850

* Depending on availability

Learn more about fees, cost of living, and paying for the program.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available.

Students who complete their summer course application by March 12, 2022, and who also complete payment by April 7, 2022, will be eligible for a 10% early bird discount on the course tuition. In the event that a student applies for more than one summer course, the 10% early bird discount will be applied to one of the summer courses only.

+ Eligibility

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Please note:

Students may change their selection of summer course(s) from the July Session up until five days before the July Session begins.
The maximum recommended course load for the July Session is two courses.
Students applying for the July Session may also apply for one of the courses offered in the August Session. View the August Session courses here.
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Students who complete their summer course application by March 12, 2022, and who also complete payment by April 7, 2022, will be eligible for a 10% early bird discount on the course tuition. In the event that a student applies for more than one summer course, the 10% early bird discount will be applied to one of the summer courses only.

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