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The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I
by Professor Asher Susser- 4.7
Approx. 7 hours to complete
This course will review the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. We will discuss the Ottoman legacy in the region and the Western imperial impact on the creation of the Arab state system....
Music and Social Action
by Sebastian Ruth- 4.7
Approx. 26 hours to complete
(Optional) The battle of Lincoln Square: neighbourhood culture and the rise of resistance to urban renewal by Samuel Zipp 3 - Barenboim and the West Eastern Divan Orchestra...
Israel State and Society
by Michal Frenkel- 4.7
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Israel is a country that draws a lot of public attention around the globe. Nevertheless, both those who support Israel and those who are critical of its geopolitical standing and policies, usually have a very limited knowledge about the Israeli society and its political system. Each of the 13 sessions is focused on one aspect of the Israeli society....
The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill
by Paolo Carafa- 4.3
Approx. 8 hours to complete
Studying ancient - as well as medieval or modern - cities basically means telling local urban stories based on the reconstruction of changing landscapes through the centuries. Given the fragmentary nature of archaeological evidence, it is necessary to create new images that would give back the physical aspect of the urban landscape and that would bring it to life again....