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JWST 2720
The World of Italian Jewry

The Jewish community of Rome is the oldest one in all of Europe, dating back to 200 BCE, but it is only a part of a complex and fascinating mosaic that is Italian Jewry. In this course we will examine ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - First. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1233 JWST 2720   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF
    • Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025

    • von Wittelsbach, K

    • MTWRF
    • Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025

    • von Wittelsbach, K

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

JWST 3687
The US and the Middle East

This seminar examines the history of the United States' involvement with Middle East beginning with evangelical efforts in the 19th century and President Wilson's engagement with the colonial powers in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  1810 JWST 3687   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Jun 2 - Jul 25, 2025

    • Brann, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission by instructor required to enroll.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

JWST 3850
Comparative Politics of the Middle East

What explains authoritarian resilience in the Middle East? What are the causes and consequences of Islamist political attitudes and behavior? What is the historical legacy of colonialism and empire in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - First.  Combined with: GOVT 3313, NES 3850

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1486 JWST 3850   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025

    • Blackman, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.