Judaic Studies 377 - Pop Culture/Israel & Palestine
Fall
2019
01
4.00
Olga Gershenson
W 4:00PM 6:45PM
UMass Amherst
34412
Herter Hall room 207
gershenson@judnea.umass.edu
30484,35994
This course examines Israeli-Palestinian relations through a lens of popular culture in order to give students an understanding of the region beyond news headlines. The topics include cinema, TV, music, sports, food, literature, tourism, and printed and electronic media in Israel and Palestine. The students will learn about major personalities and celebrities in both cultures, as well as about most popular movies, papers, songs, and other cultural products. All readings are in English. (Gen. Ed. AT, DG)