Description
As students head to undergraduate programs across North America, how prepared are they to face the hornet's nest of politics, activism and antisemitism directed towards Israel? How much do they understand the complex issues and tensions they may face as they set off on their own--many for the first time? And how prepared are they to advocate on behalf of Israel while maintaining a firm hold on their Jewish identity? The goal of this online course will be to teach about Israel-related challenges that students will encounter on college campuses. The course units will address the relationship of the student with Israel as well as the significance of Intersectionality and the BDS Movement. It will also provide an opportunity for the student to develop their own thoughts and strategies to help him/her be educated around these issues before encountering them in a post-HS environment.
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
Participants will consider the types of challenges that might await them when they attend collegeregarding issues around Israel and Middle East politics. Participants will research some current issues and viewpoints as they appear on campuses today relating to the Middle East conflict, through the study of original sources and opinion pieces, and by participating in discussion and debate with their classmates. Participants will identify some strategies and approaches they might adopt when they arrive at college to help manage challenging situations that might arise Participants will consider how their own personal identities, experiences and values affect their viewpoints and actions as they prepare to navigate these challenging situations on college campuses.
Additional Requirements
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Details
Discipline:
Judaic Studies
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
OJSC
Grade:
11, 12
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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