Israel – Social Conflict in Israel and Palestine (Closed)
Jerusalem, Israel
Dates
- Summer 2 Semester - July 6 - August 6, 2012
Application Deadline
- Summer 2 Semester - January 22, 2012
Description
Faculty Leader: Glenn Pierce, g.pierce@neu.edu
Co-Leader (Primary Point of Contact): Sheila Kohanteb, sheila@kohanteb.com
The primary objective of the courses is to assist students in learning about the causes, consequences, and possible solutions for social conflict in Israel and Palestine. This program has been designed in order to provide students with a holistic and well-rounded understanding of social conflict within Israel and with respect to Israel and it's neighbors, specifically Palestine. Students studying social conflict will learn to give attention and critical thought to the varieties of biases present, also understanding the historical and cultural origins of such predispositions, while learning the crucial skill of not passing personal judgment in the academic environment. Students will recieve lectures and talks from the range of diversity represented in Israel, giving them a unique experiential opportunity they would not otherwise receive in a traditional classoom setting.
Courses
- POL 4937 Government and Politics
- INTL 4944 Dialogue of Civilizations: Globalization and Social Sciences
Host University
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Eligibility Requirements
Students are not required to have any prerequisite coursework in order to participate in this program. Conflict students are broadly relatable and important for students of all majors as the lessons can be applied not only to conflicts on the larger scale but also to interpersonal conflicts between friends. The specific subject of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is widely known; students from music to political science generally all have some preconceived notions of what is going on - it is the goal of this program to give them a solid and clear academic foundation to this knowledge. Upon reviewing the applications, one-on-one interviews are held with the leader, graduate assistant, and students. The goal of the interview process is to get to know the students in a more personal context; for the student to learn more about the nature of the program to assess if it is a good fit; and for the leaders to assess the motives of the students to participate, and determine if the student will be an active and eager participant on the program. For questions, please contact Sheila Kohanteb, sheila@kohanteb.com
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page
- Upload essay questions
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after the application)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge.
Accommodations
Students will be hosted at Ben Gurion University in Be'er Sheva for a portion of the Dialogue and will travel throughout the country, meeting with various scholars, and visiting important historical, cultural and religious sites such as Massada, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and more.