GOVT-318 Palestinian Citizens of Israel (3)

This course introduces students to the community of Palestinian citizens in Israel through analysis of its economic, educational, historical, and political structure and experience. The course begins with an overview of their cultural heritage, ethnic, religious, national identity, and traditional customs then examines some of these subjects more deeply, such as Israeli-Palestinian cultural and religious practices, family conflict resolution practices and mediation, marital structure (including polygamy), child-rearing practices, women’s education and power, family honor, social-economic status, and the traditional justice system. Finally, it addresses how today’s Israeli-Palestinian community interacts with Israeli law, with the Israel-Jewish community including local and national elections, urbanization processes and, of course, the important issue of land claims and the impact of the larger Israeli-Arab political conflict on this community. Case examples are an integral part of the course. Note: Students not eligible to receive credit for both GOVT-318/ISR-300 Palestinian Citizens of Israel and ANTH-350/AWST-350/AWST-396/GOVT-396/ISR-300/ISR-396 Arabs in Israel.