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Nationalism and Postnationalism in Modern Judaism: Historical Developments and Current Debates
Nationalismus und Postnationalismus im modernen Judentum: Geschichte und aktuelle Debatten
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:41
Abstract
Since the emergence of the Zionist movement in the 19th century multiple interpretations of the concept of nation and nationalism within Judaism have been discussed. The course introduces these debates and discusses the continuing historical and political discourse on Zionism, Post-Zionism and postnationalism.
Objective
1. To deepen the knowledge about inner-Jewish political debates about the goals and the nature of Jewish nationalism as well as alternative self-conceptions. 2. To gain insights into the polyphony of historical and political discourse. 3. To strengthen the ability to understand historical and contemporary texts within the political context of the respective time period.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 20
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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Nationalismus und Postnationalismus im modernen Judentum: Geschichte und aktuelle Debatten
Blockkurs
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20 h semesterly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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