2025 Fall
MELC 134 002 - LEC 002
Formerly Near Eastern Studies 134
Topics in History and Cultures of Israel
History and Sociology of Modern Israel
Yifat Moas
Class #:34076
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 10
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 10
Waitlist Max: 3
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 9 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 0 to 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
WED, DECEMBER 17TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Dwinelle 189
Other classes by Yifat Moas
Course Catalog Description
A course on trends in Jewish religious, cultural, and social life. The course will study innovative and conservative aspects of thought, ritual, and belief in relation to contemporary life and traditional Jewish values in at least one country other than the United States.
Class Description
This course surveys the historical events, social transformations, and cultural dynamics that have shaped Israeli society—from the emergence of the Zionist movement and the founding of the state to the present day—offering students a multidimensional understanding of Israel in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None