Course Description:

Whose land is it? This is a question that many have tried to understand – and yet, without going back to ancient times and grasping the history of the land itself, one is hard-pressed to develop an informed answer. Thus, this course goes back thousands of years to look at archaeology and history in order to examine the history of the land, the history of its name, and the different people who have lived there over the centuries.

Topic Outline/Schedule:

Week 1, January 27: The Empires that Conquered the Land

Week 2, February 3: When Judea became Palestine

Week 3, February 10: The Origin of the Arabs

Week 4, February 24: Nationalism and the Ottoman Empire

Week 5, March 3: The Origin of the Palestinians

Week 6, March 10: Partition Plans