Israeli Film and Literature

This course investigates topics and themes in Israeli culture; this semester it will explore Israeli culture representing Middle Eastern Jews and Hebrew-language culture produced by them and their descendants in Israel (Mizrahi culture). Through analysis of cultural sources depicting and produced by Mizrahi Jews, students will assess Mizrahi culture's relationship to the European-inspired culture of early state period Israel. This assessment will expand their understanding of Israeli culture and develop their Hebrew language proficiency through engagement with authentic Hebrew sources.