Catalog Description:This course uses the paradigms of modernization and colonialism to examine the dramatic spatial transformation of Israel/Palestine since the end of the Ottoman Empire. It explores British and Ottoman perceptions, the rise of Zionist colonization, and the establishment of the State of Israel to understand their impact on modern urban and rural spaces. Topics include the contested lasting effect of the Biblical gaze, town planning and architecture as colonial tools, urban heritage and its decolonization, and the ongoing displacement of Palestinian and other communities. It is ideal for students in geography, sociology, political science, and design and those interested in Jewish, Israeli and Middle Eastern studies.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites: None
Formats: Lecture
Grading Basis: Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Final Exam Status: Alternative Final Assessment