DHIS 25A16 - Zionisms: an intellectual, cultural and political history

What is Zionism and in what context did it emerge as an ideology? Who promoted and who opposed it within Jewish communities before the creation of the State of Israel? What are the political, diplomatic, religious and cultural dimensions of Zionism? Is a study of the plurality of Zionism and its internal conflicts possible? Do Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism have anything in common? What happened to Zionism after the creation of Israel? What does it mean to label oneself a Zionist or Anti-Zionist in 1917, 1948 or 1967? What approaches and strategies did Palestinians adopt regarding Zionism? This course is at the intersection of history and political science. Its goal is to address these impassioned and complex questions by reading and discussing primary documents (manifestos, leaflets, diaries, international declarations) and secondary sources each week.

Samuel GHILES-MEILHAC

Séminaire

English

An interest in the political and intellectual history (1789- 1945) of Europe is a plus.

Autumn 2021-2022

Test in class (20 %) Oral presentation / simulation (35 %) Research paper (35 %) Participation (10%).