ATS3599 · Monash University
Zion: Israel from the Bible to Post-Zionism
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
For thousands of years Jews have grappled with the meaning and significance of Israel. What is the biblical promised land? To whom was it promised? Is Israel a religious holy-land or a political homeland? Is it a place, a nation, or a people? Just about every aspect of Israel has been highly contested throughout history. In this unit you will explore the varied contours of Israel — both physical and metaphorical — in the Jewish imagination. From the Hebrew Bible through classical Jewish texts, from medieval poets to modern Zionist, anti-Zionist and post-Zionist thinkers, you will examine the complex relationship between Judaism and the land of Israel. Through a diverse range of written and visual texts, you will gain a deeper understanding of how Israel has been conceived, reconceived, and debated across the centuries.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Participation | Exercise | 10% |
| Essay | Written | 40% |
| Research project | Written | 40% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.