Catalog Description: This course explores the contested history of Jerusalem, examining how its geography evolved through competing religious and political claims. From its origins as a Canaanite city to its status as Israel's capital, Jerusalem’s landscape was formed through diverse influences, including the Israelites, Byzantines, Crusaders, Ottomans, and British. We will analyze sacred sites, urban plans, films and maps and understand how each power visualized the city to reflect their own political and cultural agendas. The course offers students a deeper understanding of Jerusalem's complex, multifaceted history and design. Ideal for students in history, geography, and urban studies 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