Cross-listed with GVPT368P. Credit only granted for ISRL329Q or GVPT368P.

What is the role of perceptions and misperceptions in international politics? How do emotions impact policy making processes? Does social psychology matter when analyzing domestic politics or foreign policy? Political psychology is an interdisciplinary academic field dedicated tothe analysis of the nexus between psychological and political processes. This course will identify and employ multiple pertinent political psychology theories to account for Israeli domestic politics and foreign policy as well as other major political events throughout the Middle East.

Cross-listing with ANTH329T. Credit only granted for ISRL329T or ANTH329T.

Archaeology is not just the study of the past. It is a story of people long forgotten. Over the last 150 years, archaeology in Israel has gone from being a quest to determine the historical accuracy of the Bible to a mission to establish Israel s national identity and in the process, justify West Bank settlements, and support a multi-million-dollar industry in religious tourism. Archaeological discoveries in Israel make international news, but, at home, they are often celebrated as the ultimate proof of primacy in the land. Close attention to archaeological discoveries in light of present-day politics and culture provides an opportunity to think deeply about contemporary Israeli politics, identity, and society.

Cross-listed with JWST319R and SOCY398D. Credit only granted for ISRL329W, JWST319R, or SOCY398D.

This course explores the role of arts and culture as a force for bridge-building and social change using Jerusalem, probably the world's most contested city, as a case study. In dialogue with practitioners from the field and by studying relevant artistic works, we'll examine the ways in which Jerusalem artists of diverse backgrounds and disciplines are turning impasse into opportunity through their creative activism, and how artistic tools and methodology can be applied to socio-political challenges in Jerusalem and beyond. The course will include virtual performances by and discussions with artists from a variety of communities and in various genres that make up the mosaic of Jerusalem's culture.

Cross-listed with GVPT368A. Credit only granted for ISRL349F or GVPT368A.

Students who attended the course "The United States and Israel: Likely or Unlikely Allies?" (ISRL329N or GVPT368B) may not enroll in this course.

What are the U.S. interests in the Middle East? Who and what defines these interests, or how to pursue them diplomatically and militarily? The Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a defining feature of the modern Middle East and it unquestionably has a significant impact on U.S. domestic politics and international leadership. Given those realities, this course will examine how U.S. foreign and security affecting the Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict is made and how it shapes and determines the realities on the ground, as well as the prospects for its peaceful resolution.

Cross-listed with GVPT368F. Credit only granted for ISRL349G or GVPT368F.

This course offers an introduction to general concepts of civil-military relations with a strong focus on the Israeli case. Situating Israel within the Middle East context, the course readings and class discussions will include comparative references to major regional players, such as Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and the Arab Gulf States. The military is a salient feature of all Middle Eastern states; we will explore how Israel both resembles and differs from other states in the region regarding the role of its military and of civil-military relations.

Cross-listed with JWST319M. Credit only granted for JWST319M or ISRL349Z.

This is a Global Classrooms course, developed in partnership with the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to provide virtual opportunities for global engagement. Global Classrooms can range from embedded experiences to immersive, project-based collaboration. Learn more about Global Classrooms: go.umd.edu/gc-umd.

This will be taught asynchronous with four synchronous sessions to be held in conjunction with the Ashkelon Academic University in Israel on the following dates: March 29, April 5, April 26, May 10. All session at 11:00am-12:15pm. Cross-listed with COMM498D. Credit only granted for ISRL448B or COMM498D.

This course acquaints students with the historical development of media in Israel, from its former monopolistic structure towards its current highly competitive, fragmented system. We will discuss issues unique to Israel's media environment, including the media's role in nation-building, collective memory, social integration, public diplomacy, and intercultural communication.