Israel

Dates (tentative): July 1 - July 30, 2008

Group leader(s): Prof. Gordana Rabrenovic (g.rabrenovic@neu.edu) and Sheila Kohanteb (yourfavoriteta@gmail.com)

Course description:

The primary objective of the course is to assist students in learning about the causes, consequences, and possible solutions for social conflict in Israel and Palestine. The academic portion of the class will cover readings from sociology, political science, gender studies, education, and history about the nature of the conflict and conflict resolution in Isreal and Palestine as well as in other places. Attention is also given to helping students see beyond their customary social experiences and academic disciplines. The students will work alone or in teams on projects which deal in some way with social conflict, broadly defined. In-depth reflection on their project work, team-based experiences, readings, and related social issues will occur through team interactions, journal summaries, and focused discussions in class seminars. Each student will write an analytic paper which ties in theoretical issues with their research experiences.

Students will be hosted at Ben Gurion University Be'er Sheva for one week and will travel throughtout the country visting important historical, cultural and religious sites such as Massada, the Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and more.

Students accepted to the Isreal Dialogue are encouraged to participate in the Northern Ireland Dialogue during Summer I.

Course credits: IAF U938 Dialogue of Civilizations Globalization and Social Sciences and SOC U471 Social Conflict and Community Services in Israel

Cost of program: Most major costs will be covered by summer tuition. There may be an additional program fee depending on length of stay in-country, airline ticket prices, or other extra expenses. Students will be responsible for meals and spending money.

Application Process: The program is open to students of any major. Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application, enrollment form, and waiver form. Turn in the completed forms to Cynthia Rapp in the International Affairs Office, 270 Holmes Hall. Students will also be interviewed by the faculty leaders as part of the application process.

Application Deadline: January 10, 2008

Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.