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HUM-3801: Israel & Palestine History, Literature & Media

Howard Zinn (1922-2010), historian, teacher, playwright, and social activist, is best known for his seminal work, A People’s History of the United States. Zinn approached history from the basic premise that the lives of ‘ordinary’ people matter - that means workers, women, people of color and others. Their stories were often left out of the conventional histories of the United States. His books document their struggles, victories and the setbacks that exposed the power structures of their times. They show resilience when standing up against injustice as they organized and challenged the status quo. This course includes a close reading of selections from Zinn’s book, his essays, and his autobiography. It also draws from an extensive video archive placing his life in a context of movements for social change. Students gain an understanding of the politics of history and of historians, sharpen their research and writing skills through essays and a research paper, and evaluate the impact of Howard Zinn’s legacy in education and political action a decade after his passing.
Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
Method(s): Online Meeting (synchronous)
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science



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