HEBR 4300 - Contemporary Culture of the Jewish/Israeli World

Meets with HEBR 6300 and MID E 6230. This course focuses on a critical reading of relatively non-canonical literary texts. Examines the specific vocabulary, grammar, poetics, and strategy of such texts to better explore the ideological and socio-political construction of Zionism, ethnicity, religion, history and gender. Readings include works by women, Middle Eastern Jews, and Palestinians. Taught in English.