17.567
Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and Identity
Nahum Karlinsky, Tobie Weiner
Mon-Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 12, 17, 19, 23, 26, 30, 2, 10am-01:00pm, 66-144
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 9 units Standard A - F Grading HASS-S (HASS-E)
Examines Israeli identity using a broad array of materials, including popular music, film, documentaries and art, in addition to academic historical writings. Topics include Israel's political system and society, ethnic relations, settlement projects, and the Arab minorities in the Jewish state. Students also discuss whether there is a unique Israeli culture and the struggle for Israel's identity.
The purpose of this class is to give a basic understanding of modern Israel through lectures, discussions and projects. The class provides insight into modern Israeli politics, culture and identity. Among the topics to be explored are: Israeli regime and society; ethnic relations in Israel; the Palestine-Arab minority in the Jewish state; is there a unique Israeli culture?; Israel's settlement projects and the struggle for Israel's identity. There will be special emphasis on Israel's energy sector.
Contact: Nahum Karlinsky, nahumk@mit.edu
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17.908
Reading Seminar in Social Science
Explorations in Cyber International Relations
Nazli Choucri, Robert Reardon
Tue Jan 17, Wed Jan 18, Tue Jan 24, Wed Jan 25, 09am-05:00pm, 56-162
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
This class explores the interaction between the development and growth of cyber space and international politics. Questions of theory and policy will both be addressed. The class is organized around the following core questions: How well can existing theories of international relations help us understand the political implications of cyberspace? How might cyberspace change traditional understandings of international politics? How might cyberspace affect security, identity, development, political freedom, social organization, and the distribution of global power? Does it represent a brave new world, or is it simply another over-hyped technological innovation? Over the course of the class, a series of interdisciplinary experts will offer their takes on these questions, present cutting-edge developments in the study of cyberspace and cyberpolitics, and engage participants in critical discussion. Falling at the nexus of the technical and the political, the class seeks to take advantage of MIT's unique strengths.
Web: http://Web: http://web.mit.edu/ecir/home.html
Contact: Robert Reardon, reardon@MIT.EDU
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17.922
Martin Luther King, Jr. Design Seminar
Tobie Weiner
Mon-Fri, Jan 9-13, 17-20, 23-27, 30-3, 03-05:00pm, E62-276
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Facilitates design and construction of installations and other community projects in conjunction with and beyond MIT's celebration of Dr. King. Students discuss the ideas and goals of Dr. King and other human rights leaders in the US and the world. The first half of the class develops in-depth understanding of the history of US racial issues as well as past and present domestic and international political struggles. Addresses issues of justice, equality and racism through videos, readings and writings, and class discussions. In the second half, students work as a group complete the installation and projects which serve as models for connecting academics with real life problems and struggle.
Participants in the seminar may address aspects of the theme of the MLK Celebration's honored speaker and their thoughts on civil and human rights, justice, equality, race, racism and the principles of Dr. King. It is hoped that the seminar and the projects will encourage interaction and foster communication among members of the MIT community with diverse backgrounds.
Contact: Tobie Weiner, E53-484, x3-3649, iguanatw@mit.edu
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17.923
Martin Luther King, Jr. Design Seminar for Facilitators/Teachers
Tobie Weiner
Mon-Fri, Jan 9-13, 17-20, 23-27, 30-3, 03-05:00pm, E62-276
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: 17.922
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Students participate in the class but also assist instructor in the design and execution of the curriculum and actively participate in the instruction and monitoring of class participants. Students prepare subject materials, lead discussion groups, and review progress. Includes daily evaluation and meetings to reflect on the class itself and the students’ performance as leaders.
Contact: Tobie Weiner, E53-484, x3-3649, iguanatw@mit.edu
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