Sep 27, 2019
"The History of Modern Israel – Part I: From an Idea to a State" is a time demanding course for all of us nowadays to know the real history of modern Israel. Thanks Coursera for the such opportunity.
Feb 03, 2018
The course began with a question..What do we know about Israel(its history)? The course ended with an answer is " Is there anything more to be known?" Excellent course!!!!
автор: Elia L
•May 05, 2019
Learned an amazing amount about Israel. The interviews complimented the lectures very nicely and provided an even greater narrative/
автор: Aghed S K
•Jan 20, 2019
der Kurs verarmt auf die Ehrlichkeit und Distanzierung
افتقر الكورس الى الصدق والحياديه
автор: TF
•Sep 07, 2016
This course has valuable information, but it is ultimately political. The professors don't even disclose that there are two opposing historical schools: "New Historians," whom Palestinians reference; and traditional historians, favored by most Israelis. Which version is followed here? The answer is a mix, without identification. This is not the same as "balance," which would entail each side laying out its key points and evidence. As others note, there is zero reading material. One wonders if this is because to choose a historian is to choose sides--that is how divisive this topic is. The discussion forums are also poorly monitored, unlike other Coursera courses; which does not advance understanding.
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" unfortunately applies to this condensed intro course. And contrary to expectations for an offering from Tel Aviv U., most Israelis would likely be offended by some of its assertions/omissions. For example, Israelis recall that Palestinian founding father Haj Amin al-Husseini was a Nazi agitator in Europe and bequeathed an anti-Jewish ideology (Netanyahu even made a speech about this in 2015 that was covered internationally). Yet in this course, you will be told simply that al-Husseini was a "man of religion."
автор: Ahmed A A S
•Aug 26, 2018
The lecturers didn't stand in a neutral space, regarding the Zionist presence in palestine. Israel's presence today in the Middle East is part of the process of European colonization, This is the truth that this course didn't say.
автор: Denise G I
•Feb 25, 2019
Curso bem esclarecedor do início de Israel, bem como do conflito árabe-israelense.
автор: Angela T
•Aug 22, 2017
Very interesting course which covers a lot of material that I was not previously aware of.
автор: Joyce S
•Jan 20, 2016
I am 83 years old. Much of this I remember. I did poorly on the test because It is hard for me to take clear notes quickly. {medical condition}. However, as coming from a Jewish background I found the class very interesting. Israel will survive no matter how horrible the situation in the Middle East exists!
Joyce Spier
автор: Wilfredo B
•Nov 25, 2015
This course gave me a very practical and broad knowledge of the genesis of the State of Israel, its challenges and political processes from zionism as a movement to reality.
автор: Steban N
•Jun 05, 2016
Excelent Labour!!
автор: Praveenkumar S H
•Jun 25, 2016
Excellent content and delivery. Gave me a good perspective of history around Israel and Palestine.
автор: Richard H
•Apr 09, 2018
Thank you very much.
автор: Annette B
•Jun 02, 2017
Really nice course!! I wish the exams would let you see the correct answers though.
автор: manjula
•Sep 12, 2017
I must wholeheartedly thank the professors who handled these conditions an interesting manner. It was a great experience to learn about Israel
God loves the country and I thought I must know about this country
автор: Joseph W H
•Sep 14, 2016
Very Informative and can't wait for Part II to become available.
автор: Eric B
•May 22, 2016
This course gives a simple but clear bone structure upon which to hang further study on the topic.
автор: Ryan A M
•Aug 25, 2017
Very informative. I honestly say I understand the beginnings of Israel very well know.
автор: Michael W B
•Feb 04, 2016
Although this course serves as a broad overview, the average student will come away with more knowledge than they had going in. Professors and guests were all knowledgeable and easy to understand.
The only exception: two videos are spoken in Hebrew and a bit distracting ... even with subtitles on. What worked for me was muting the sound, and simply reading the text.
автор: Matthew K
•Jan 04, 2017
Incredibly interesting course I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested.
автор: Koh, Y H
•May 08, 2018
Great course.
автор: Betsy D
•Nov 11, 2015
Great bite-size lessons, very informative and interesting. Thank you!
автор: RevFaith C
•Sep 12, 2017
Excellent Course.
автор: Miguel V
•Aug 30, 2017
Very interesting to know about Israel modern history (majority on XX Century)
If you like this course I also recommend: The Emergence of the Modern Middle East
Also in two parts, but it's about the other Middle East places (not just Israel / Palestine)
Thank you.
автор: Natalia A
•Dec 02, 2017
Very clear and easy to follow
автор: Sarah M
•Feb 12, 2016
Useful course
автор: Roy S I
•Jul 13, 2016
Fantastic course that gives a quick, yet thorough survey of Modern Israeli history. The primary professor may be one of my favorite professors I've ever heard in my life. His passion when talking about the Holocaust is especially evident. I would recommend this course to any history "buff" or lay person looking to increase their knowledge about modern Israeli