Interdisciplinary Class On Race/Ethnicity, Migration And Religion In Israel And Ethiopia.
HEJS 3298-001; SOCI 3398: Ethiopian Jews In Ethiopia And Israel: The Contested Nature Of Ethnic Differences And National Belonging
MWF 10:10AM-11:00AM
Description
In this course we will explore the dyanimcs of social inclusion/exclusion in the context of migration and intergroup relations along ethnic, racial and religious boundaries.
Looking at the social trajectory of Ethiopia Jews - from the 19th century, through the great migration to Israel to contemporary social problems Israel, we will examine more broadly the contingent and contested nature of categorical membership along racial, ethnic and religious lines, and across different cultural, temporal and national contexts.
The class is a joint course: Center For Judaic Studies and the Sociology Department. It is interdisciplinary in its readings and approach, and relevant for students interested in the following topics: religion, nationhood, ethnicity/race, Immigration, culture, and social problems.
Topics To Be Covered:
- literature on the Making of Ethnic and Racial Categorization
- Immigration and Contemporary Social Problems in Israel
- Religious Boundaries in Ethiopia and Ethiopian Jewishness
For more information, contact: Adane Zawdu at adane.zawdu@uconn.edu