Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy · The Communication Skills in English courses...

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Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy B.A. in Government

Prof. Rafi Melnick Dean Deputy Dean – Dr. Boaz Ganor Raphael Recanati International School Academic Director – Prof. Galia Golan Head of Student Administration – Ms. Michal Ben-Yehuda Executive Administrator – Ms. Ifat Weil

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Introduction to the Program The international program in the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy offers concentrations in the areas of international affairs, conflict resolution, counter-terrorism and the Middle East. The total number of hours for the B.A. degree is 124. This is divided into basic courses taken in the first two years and specialization clusters, seminars and electives, taken in the third year. The clusters are international affairs, conflict resolution, counter-terrorism and the Middle East. Completion of a cluster will qualify a student for a Certificate of Specialization. Each cluster contains a number of courses and one seminar; students must take at least one cluster and one additional seminar. The remaining hours for the degree may be composed of courses in other clusters taken as electives or courses from the list of additional seminars and electives. Selected seminars may be taken as electives with the permission of the lecturer. Students may take a foreign language plus Hebrew, but the total number of credits students receive will be no more than two per language. The requirements for Communication Skills in English

may be found on the following page.

Students may take up to two courses (four hours) from the Hebrew-language program in government provided these courses are not offered in English. Beginning in their second year, students may be able to pursue a joint program in government and business administration that involves adding a fourth year of study. Completion of the joint program will confer upon the student a B.A. in government and a B.A. in business administration. The requirements for acceptance into this program are a grade of 85 or above in macroeconomics, microeconomics and statistics. Further details will be provided during the school year. This program is not necessarily offered every year.

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English Requirements for Government Students The Communication Skills in English courses consist of six credits during the first year of studies and four credits during the second year. Exemptions and credits will be accorded as follows:

1. Transfer students who studied at least one year at a university in which the language of instruction was English will be totally exempt from the Communication Skills in English courses. This exemption will accord them six credits. To receive the remaining four credits, students must take an additional four credits of electives.

2. All other students must take an English composition exam during Orientation Week

to determine placement.

a. Students who gain an exemption on the basis of the exam will have the same conditions and requirements as listed above in clause 1.

b. Students who are placed in the first-year course will be tested at the end of the year

to determine if they must continue for a second year. Those exempted from the second year must take four additional elective credits.

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Program of Studies Government – First Year Course Code

Course Name Lecture Hours

Recitation Hours

Total Hours

Prerequisites

4004 4005

Communications Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman

3* 3**

3 3

7 Microeconomics

2 Groups Prof. Avraham Bertisch

4* 4

132 Introduction to Government

Prof. Emanuel Gutmann 3* 1 4

273 International Politics I

Prof. Amnon Sella 3* 3

868 Introduction to Modern

History and the Growth of Zionism Dr. Alberto Spektorowski

3* 3

869 History of the Modern

Middle East 2 groups Dr. Abigail Jacobson

3* 3

870 Globalization and

International Political Economy 2 Groups Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan

4* 4

931 Information Technology and

Government 2 Groups Dr. Azi Lev-On

2* 2

8 Macroeconomics

2 Groups Prof. Avraham Bertisch

4** 4

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395 Society and Politics in the Middle East Dr. Guy Bechor

2** 2

689 Statistical Methods for Social

Science Research 2 Groups Dr. Ran Elkon

3** 3

4026 Introduction to Political

Theory 2 Groups Ms. Iris Nahum

3** 1 4

4050 Academic Research and

Writing Ms. Orly Idan

2**# 1

4069

International Politics II: Theory and Praxis of Security Dr. Korina Kagan

4** 4

Total Semester Hours 47 Elective Course 955 956 957 958

Hebrew Ulpan (Levels A-D) Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia

3 2

* First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course # Four meetings only

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Government – Second Year Course Code


Recitation Hours

Total Hours

Prerequisites

343 Arab-Israeli Conflict

1 Group per semester Prof. Galia Golan

3* 3**

3

492 493

Communications Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman

2* 2**

2 2

678 Theories in the Study

of Terrorism and Guerilla Warfare 2 Groups Dr. Boaz Ganor Dr. Eitan Azani

2* 2

726 Introduction to

Defense and Security Strategy 2 Groups Dr. Oded Brosh

3* 3 Introduction to International Politics

799 Europe from 1948 to

the Present 2 Groups Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan Dr. (Amb.) Oded Eran

2* 2

803 International Law

2 Groups Dr. Leonard Hammer

3* 3

871 Israeli Politics and

Society 2 Groups Dr. Hani Zubida Prof. Gideon Doron

3* 1 4

4025 Conflict Resolution

2 Groups Dr. Muli Peleg

3* 3

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4049 Research Methods and Public Opinion 2 Groups Dr. Asaf Matskin

2* 2

381 Economic Diplomacy

2 Groups Dr. Uri Ullmann

3** 3

532 Israeli Foreign Policy

Prof. Amnon Sella 3** 3

754 History of Terrorism

and Low-Intensity Conflict Dr. Jonathan Fine

2** 2

801 American Foreign

Policy, 1945 to the Present 2 Groups Prof. Arnon Gutfeld

2** 2

802 Media and Society

2 Groups Dr. Paul Frosh

2** 2

992 Public Policy in

Democracies 2 Groups Dr. Liza Ireni-Saban Prof. Gideon Doron

3** 3

4073 Government,

Economics and Business in the Middle East 2 Groups Dr. Amos Nadan

3** 3

Total Semester Hours 44 Elective Courses 4

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Elective Courses 805 Honors Seminar:

Multiculturalism#

Prof. Amnon Rubinstein

2** 2 Overall grade point average of 85

955 956 957 958


3 2

* First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course Electives may be chosen from the list below and from all the third-year courses. # The second-year honors seminar will count as an elective and not as one of the

required seminars.

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Government – Structure of Third Year

Course Total Semester Hours

Students who Choose One Cluster: Cluster 1 13 *Additional Seminar 3 **Additional Electives 26(30#) Total Semester Hours 42(46#) Students who Choose Two Clusters: Cluster 1 13 Cluster 2 13 **Additional Electives 16(20#) Total Semester Hours 42(46#)

* The additional seminar should be from a different cluster. ** All the courses in all the clusters and some seminars may be taken as electives. Students can

register to take seminars as electives during the first week of the semester, provided there is room in the seminar. Students will earn 3 credits, not 2, for seminars taken as electives.

# Students who did not take second-year English.

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Government – Third Year International Affairs Cluster Course Code


Total Hours

Prerequisites

4028 Politics of Developing Nations

Dr. Isaac Kfir 2* 2

4099 Diplomacy and Negotiation in

International Relations Dr. Lesley Terris

2* 2

872 Strategic Intelligence

Dr. Oded Eran 2** 2

4066 Weapons of Mass Destruction

Dr. Oded Brosh 2** 2

Choose one of the three: 520 Russia: Politics and Foreign Policy

Dr. Oded Eran 2* 2

384 Japan as a Political and Economic

Power Prof. Ehud Harari

2** 2

533 Modern China: History, Politics and

International Relations Prof. Aron Shai

2** 2

Choose one seminar: 943 Seminar: Decision Making for Foreign

Policy Prof. Alex Mintz

3*# 3 Overall grade point average of 85

4084

Seminar: The Military, National Security and Statesmanship Dr. Kobi Michael

3* 3

4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in

International Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir

3** 3

Total Semester Hours 13

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* First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course # Limited to 10 students

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Government – Third Year

Conflict Resolution Cluster

Course Code


Total Hours

Prerequisites

Choose five of the six courses: 529 Negotiation Strategy

Adv. Moty Cristal 2* 2

865

Cultural Perspectives of Conflict Management Dr. Deborah Heifetz-Yahav

2* 2

876 Peacekeeping Operations

Dr. Isaac Kfir 2* 2

4087 Nationalism, Ethnicity and

International Conflict Prof. Benyamin Neuberger

2* 2

4001 Psychological Aspects of

Conflict and Their Resolution Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal

2** 2

4061 Human Rights in Local

and International Conflicts Dr. Leonard Hammer

2** 2

Choose one seminar: 4002 Seminar: Track-Two and

Citizen Diplomacy Prof. Edy Kaufman Intensive two-week seminar

3** 3

4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors

in International Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir

3** 3

Total Semester Hours 13 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course

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Government – Third Year Middle East Cluster Course Code


Total Hours

Prerequisites

Choose five of the six courses:

880 Women in the Middle East

Dr. Ruth Barzilai- Lumbroso

2* 2

4109 Iran: Politics and Islam

Prof. David Menshari 2* 2

4113 State and Politics in North

Africa Dr. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman

2* 2

738 The Arab Minority in

Israel Dr. Abigail Jacobson

2** 2

874 Simulation: Middle East

Crises Adv. Moty Cristal

2** 2

4112 Iraq: Society and Politics

Dr. Noga Efrati 2** 2

Choose one seminar: 877 Seminar: Palestinian

Politics and Society Dr. Mattih Steinberg

3** 3

4110 Seminar: Oil and Energy

Issues in the Middle East Dr. Amit Mor Dr. Doron Gal

3** 3

Total Semester Hours 13 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course It is recommended to take Arabic as an elective.

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Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Cluster

Course Code


Total Hours Prerequisites

Choose five of the six courses:

882 Role of the State and Non-State Actors in Combating Terrorism Dr. Isaac Kfir

2* 2

4104 Modern Terrorism as a Global

Phenomenon Dr. Barak Ben Tzur

2* 2

536 Dilemmas in Counter-Terrorism

Decision-Making Dr. Boaz Ganor

2** 2 Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerrilla Warfare

4006 State-Sponsored Terrorism

Dr. Shaul Shay 2** 2

4007 U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy

Dr. Joseph (Yossi) Draznin 2** 2

4065 Palestinian Politics and Society

Dr. Mattih Steinberg 3** 2

Choose one seminar: 753 Seminar: Israeli

Counter-Terrorism Policy Dr. Boaz Ganor

3* 3 Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerrilla Warfare

4009 Seminar: Gender and Terrorism

Dr. Anat Berko Dr. Deborah Heifetz-Yahav

3* 3

Total Semester Hours 13

* First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course

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Government – Third Year Additional Elective Courses

Course Code

Course Lecture Hours

Total Hours

Prerequisites

833 Beginning Arabic

Ms. Aliza Raviv 3 2

955 956 957 958


3 2

4067 Workshop: Persuasion:

Explaining and Convincing 2 Groups Dr. Neil Weiner

2* 2

885 Gender and Society

Dr. Ruth Barzilai-Lumbroso

3** 2

4054 The Environment:

Problems and Challenges Ms. Noga Levtzion-Nadan

2** 2

4098 Leaders and Leadership

Ms. Jill Reinach 2** 2

* First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course

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Course Descriptions Government – First Year

4004, 4005 Communication Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman English is today’s lingua franca in the world of diplomacy and in the age of globalization, as well as the language of instruction in the Raphael Recanati International School. The school’s students must improve their competency in all areas of English. Accordingly, this course focuses on all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course enables students to cope with advanced texts by developing strategies and improving reading skills. Readings include texts on ethics in government, the economic and political history of the twentieth century, human rights, globalization, terrorism, current issues, etc. Analysis of these texts emphasizes vocabulary and patterns of text organization as well as techniques of argument, strength of writer’s claim, comparison of positions on issues. Written exercises include summaries and gists, critical evaluation of texts, formal and informal letter-writing, techniques of writing a professional CV and applying for a specific position – and culminate in a portfolio. Oral activities include brief interviews, short individual presentations, group presentations; the focus of these activities is on developing competency in speaking before a group. Listening activities include speeches of famous individuals and summarizing the oral presentations of classmates. Students work individually and in groups, receiving appropriate feedback and support from teachers and peers while simultaneously developing strategies for self-assessment. Exam 7 Microeconomics Prof. Avraham Bertisch The course covers the basic concepts and principles of economic theory at the micro (i.e. decision unit) level. Subjects discussed in this class include: the problem of scarcity; the production possibility frontier; efficiency in the allocation of production factors; demand and supply for products and factors; partial and general equilibrium in perfect competition; government intervention in markets; monopoly; and cartels. Exam 132 Introduction to Government Prof. Emanuel Gutmann The course focuses on basic concepts, theories and empirical research that enable a better understanding of modern politics and the behavior of governments. Concepts and theories

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to be discussed and analyzed include: power, politics, legitimacy, types of regimes, governing institutions, socioeconomic cleavages, representation, political participation and policymaking. Exam 273 International Politics I Prof. Amnon Sella The aim of this course is to train students to think systematically about the global order. It looks simultaneously at international relations theory and at practical problems. Every lecture is followed by an exercise, sometimes accompanied by a written paper. Students are expected to read the bibliography assigned for each lecture and to prepare questions for discussion. Lectures start on time. Attendance is mandatory and is checked occasionally. Three absences in a row may disqualify a student from the final exam. Exam 868 Introduction to Modern History and the Growth of Zionism Dr. Alberto Spektorowski The course introduces the main events that shaped the history of modern Europe from the French Revolution to the Cold War: Napoleon; the Congress of Vienna; reaction and restoration; the Industrial Revolution; the 1848 upheavals; unification in Italy and Germany; imperialism; socialism; communism; World War I; the Russian Revolution; Weimar Germany; the world between the World Wars; fascism and Nazism; World War II; Berlin under siege; and the Cold War. These events were accompanied by the rise of modern nationalism. Its remarkable influence upon the shape of the modern European nation state, as well as of the Jewish national movement and the establishment of the State of Israel, are explored as well. Exam 869 History of the Modern Middle East Dr. Abigail Jacobson This course provides an introduction to the modern history of the Middle East, from the end of the 18th century until 1948. Its geographic scope covers the areas that were part of the Ottoman Empire, mainly Egypt, the Fertile Crescent, Arabia and Turkey, with some reference to Iran as well. The course focuses mainly on political developments and processes within this region, but also addresses various historical and historiographical debates within the field of Middle Eastern studies that are relevant to this course. It addresses the impact of the encounter between the Middle East and the foreign European powers, and the processes of reforms, nationalism and state building in the Middle East. Exam

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870 Globalization and International Political Economy Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan The goal of this course is to provide students with the background necessary to understand international economic developments in greater depth. This course focuses on the changing relationship between government and the economy around the world from the end of World War II to the present, with particular emphasis on the emergence and impact of globalization. Students explore the ideas behind the various economic systems and focus on the specific experience of regions around the world. Particular attention is paid to the U.S., Great Britain, Russia, China and India. Students also learn about the role of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the operation of international financial markets and foreign exchange flows, and the impact of globalization on culture, politics and law. Throughout the course, students discuss case studies and relevant current events. Exam 931 Information Technology and Government Dr. Azi Lev-On This class provides a review of the emerging research fields of e-government and e-democracy. In the first part of the class, students survey and analyze web-based organization and mobilization by various political players. In the second part, students are introduced to cases and theories regarding governmental implementation of initiatives mediated by the internet. Exam 8 Macroeconomics Prof. Avraham Bertisch This introductory course considers the behavior of the economy as a whole and the problems of economic organization. Students explore the fluctuations of output and prices. Problems and measurement of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and income are examined, with a focus on the Israeli economy. Fiscal and monetary policies are analyzed as to their impact on output, employment, money, prices, credit and international trade. Exam 395 Society and Politics in the Middle East Dr. Guy Bechor The course conceptualizes the current Middle East in wide political, social and cultural methodologies, considering the crystallization of countries and regimes in the Arab world and the history of the conflict with Israel. In this framework, the course intends to review processes and dilemmas relevant to central players in the region such as Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and the Palestinian Authority. Exam

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689 Statistical Methods for Social Science Research Dr. Ran Elkon This course aims to teach basic principles in descriptive statistics – types of data, measures for central value and spread of distributions. It also covers features of distributions; quartiles and centiles; normal distribution; linear correlation and regression lines; and statistical relations among variables and causality. Exam 4026 Introduction to Political Theory Ms. Iris Nahum The course deals with the development of central political ideas and theories. The course focuses on the interrelationship between political theory and normative questions, such as: Who should govern? Why should I obey the state? What are the limits of my liberty? Are the citizens equal? One or several political thinkers represent each historical period. Students try to understand what they said about political and ethical issues, how they developed their ideas and theories, and in which historical and intellectual context they worked. Students are asked to draw comparisons between the political thinkers. Exam 4050 Academic Research and Writing Ms. Orly Idan The course aims to provide students with the academic writing skills they need to fulfill academic requirements, particularly writing a seminar paper, by practicing processing and presenting information. In addition, students learn to read and write different types of academic texts. In the course, students learn the norms of academic writing and develop their ability to read scientific texts and methodically organize theoretical information through mapping, summarizing, combining and editing information from different academic and non-academic sources, and presenting information critically. The classes include the presentation of theoretical material and practical exercises to master this material. The course requirements include submitting assignments on academic writing throughout the course, attending and actively participating in classes, and submitting a final paper. Paper 4069 International Politics II: Theory and Praxis of Security Dr. Korina Kagan The course addresses the subject of international security, that is, issues of war and peace. In the first part of the course, students discuss the major theoretical approaches to war and peace, including realist, liberal, institutional and ideational perspectives. In the second part, students apply these approaches to a range of practical security issues of the past two

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decades, including the end of the cold war, U.S. hegemony, regional security in Europe and East Asia, the rise of China, the role of NATO, the spread of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile defense, ethnic conflicts, and the future of war. Exam 955, 956, 957, 958 Hebrew Ulpan Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia See General Elective Courses

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Government – Second Year 343 The Arab-Israeli Conflict and the Peace Process Prof. Galia Golan Following a brief overview of the origins of the conflict, the course examines the development, major issues and events in the conflict. There is an emphasis not only on the outbreak of hostilities (the wars, the intifadas and terrorism), but also on the key political decisions, the Palestinian movement, the Arab states and, in particular, the efforts to achieve resolution of the conflict up to the present. Attention is given to the international players, mainly the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Western as well as Arab and Israeli sources are consulted. Exam 492, 493 Communications Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman Communication Skills in English in the second year polishes the skills and strategies learned in the first-year program. The emphasis is on improving written and oral skills – with individualized attention to fluency, organization and correction of errors. Written exercises continue to include summaries and gists, as well as major critical evaluations and comparisons of texts. Students produce an original research paper step-by-step, from choosing a topic and developing a thesis statement to preparing a bibliography and abstract. Oral activities include on-the-spot interviews, short debates and a major group presentation. Paper 678 Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerilla Warfare Dr. Boaz Ganor, Dr. Eitan Azani Ever since the 1960s, due to the increase of modern terrorism worldwide, academic researchers have been examining the phenomenon of terrorism in an attempt to understand its motives and characteristics. In contrast to many other research topics, which mostly deal with the analysis and research of one primary discipline, the research of terrorism is in nature interdisciplinary and its various aspects fall within the research fields of: political science, psychology, sociology, history, law, computers, criminology, etc. This course is intended to present the student with the various levels of research of modern terrorism and to demonstrate the dilemmas involved in dealing with this phenomenon. Within this framework, the student must examine the definition of terrorism, explore the various aspects of “terrorism strategy” (the media, public opinion, decision making etc.), examine the normative implications of terrorism and counter-terrorism, and be aware of the models

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and theories in the research of terrorism. The course focuses on the question of the “democratic dilemma” – the attempt to act effectively against terrorism while protecting democratic-liberal values and stressing the psychological-morale aspects of terrorism. Exam 726 Introduction to Defense and Security Strategy Dr. Oded Brosh This course focuses on prominent defense and security issues in international politics, tracing their development from the Cold War through to the crises at the top of today’s international agenda. The evolution of nuclear strategic thought, deterrence theories and strategy, the behavior of major powers in conflict and brinkmanship, the implications of regional crises throughout, and the impact of all of these on today’s events are examined empirically and theoretically. Other issues the course addresses include the challenge of the “Clash of Civilizations,” the cultural and domestic imperatives of international conflict, the danger of the spread of weapons of mass destruction (especially nuclear weapons) to problem states and terrorists, “soft power” in a “realist” era, and confrontation versus engagement, all of which bear on defense and security today. Exam 799 Europe from 1948 to the Present Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan, Dr. (Amb.) Oded Eran As a result of the two World Wars, prominent Europeans decided to fulfill the dream dreamt for 200 years by poets and philosophers, foremost by Victor Hugo, in the course of the nineteenth century. Pioneers of the European idea, such as Jean Monet, tried to launch a process of federalization of the European nation states. For traditional and psychological reasons, the process turned out to be more complicated than expected. The process had to be modified through granting priority to economics over politics, though the political aim was never lost or forgotten. In this course, students try to understand what kind of evolution took place in Europe from the establishment of the Coal and Steel Community between France, Germany, Italy and the Benelux countries in 1949 until today. Exam 803 International Law Dr. Leonard Hammer The goal of the course is to provide an overview of public international law. The underlying drive is to demonstrate that public international law is a viable normative framework. The focus of the course is on the basic principles of public international law and the manner in which these principles are applied (or not applied). In particular, the course considers the sources of international law, the relevant participants, the role of international law in the

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international and domestic framework, and a variety of important topics such as the use of force, human rights and the law of the sea. Exam 871 Israeli Politics and Society Dr. Hani Zubida, Prof. Gideon Doron This course is designed to introduce students to key issues and aspects in the Israeli political and social arenas, as they developed throughout the state’s history. In discussing aspects and issues concerning features and structure of the political system, the status of women, and the status of ethnic and national minorities, the course focuses on transformative events. It uses these events to familiarize students with and ask them to reflect upon the critical issues that shaped the contemporary Israeli sociopolitical scene. Exam 4025 Conflict Resolution Dr. Muli Peleg Conflicts gradually become the most prevalent interaction in the modern world. As our planet gets more and more packed and its inhabitants more dependent on each other, so the potential frictions become more frequent. Interests become incompatible and tensions intensify at home, at work, in the communities and in and between societies. Conflicts erupt everywhere, on every issue and at any time and they appear unavoidable. They seem like the natural reflection of human behavior, and thus, lead to the pessimistic conclusion that nothing can be done to prevent or resolve them. But is that the real picture? Could conflicts be perceived as avoidable, or at least as amendable? Perhaps the conventional wisdom, that conflicts are intrinsic and inescapable, stems from our unfamiliarity with the phenomenon of conflict, and consequently, we a-priori abandon the endeavor to counter and subdue it? This course challenges the assumption that dealing with conflict is a hopeless case. The emphasis is not on the abolition of conflict, which is unfeasible due to mere human diversity, but rather on the transformation of conflict from destructive to constructive. Such conversion in the nature of strife is obtained through processes and understandings of negotiation, collaboration and reciprocity. Exam 4049 Research Methods and Public Opinion Dr. Asaf Matskin Public opinion is an essential component in many theories of representative democracy. Public opinion is the expression of what people expect, desire and think of their government and state. This is one reason that political scientists are striving to develop a wide understanding of the principal methodological approaches to the study of politics and

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public opinion. The purpose of this course is to introduce the theory and practice of conducting political research. This course covers how to develop research questions, how to measure political phenomena, ways to gather political information and how to analyze that information quantitatively. Exam 381 Economic Diplomacy Dr. Uri Ullmann Traditional diplomacy has dealt with political and military issues that were defined by many scholars as “High Politics.” In contrast, economic, social and cultural issues were labeled “Low Politics.” Since the later part of the twentieth century, economic diplomacy has been perceived as an integral part of “High Politics.” This is emphasized by economic summits where attention is focused on economic matters alongside political and military problems that are part of the global agenda. At a regional level, the peace process in the Middle East included multilateral economic conferences parallel to political conferences. Another example is the Barcelona process, which included cooperation on three dimensions: economic; political; and cultural. The course defines the concept of economic diplomacy, examines its unique features, explores its developments in the early years of the twenty-first century and concludes with a discussion of Israel’s foreign economic policy. Exam 532 Israeli Foreign Policy Prof. Amnon Sella This course aims to provide information and a better understanding of Israeli diplomacy and foreign policy. Students study the theoretical problems related to the subject and become familiar with the historical background and the theoretical-analytical material. The historical background puts diplomacy and foreign policy in perspective with regard to a small country winning its independence through struggle; a small country in a hostile environment; a country with few natural resources; and a democracy under pressure due to great tension between state and society. The theoretical material deals with problems of strategy and tactics as well as the gap between intentions and targets; the analytical material deals with the major issues of Israeli diplomacy and foreign policy over the years: borders; Jerusalem; the Palestinian refugees; war and peace; and relationships with some countries and organizations. Students are expected to read the bibliography, both in general terms and for each lesson. For that purpose, students are given a reading program divided into manageable portions. Grades are based on comprehension, precision, and use of bibliographical sources and good arguments. Exam

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754 History of Terrorism and Low-Intensity Conflict Dr. Jonathan Fine This course analyzes the development of modern terrorism and guerrilla warfare from the mid-1960s to the end of the 1990s while focusing on the differences between the two strategies. The course presents the similarities and the differences between ideologically, nationalistically and religiously motivated terrorist organizations and their historical sources, as well as examining their influence on the local, regional and global arenas. Exam 801 American Foreign Policy, 1945 to the Present Prof. Arnon Gutfeld This course examines the framework, patterns and practice of American foreign policy. It explores traditional foreign policy frameworks that have been largely discredited (isolationism), those that have been used successfully (containment), and those that are now being implemented (such as the anti-terror and state-building policies in the post-September 11 world). The course also examines the role of imperialism, bureaucratic impediments, constitutional rules, nuclear proliferation and humanitarian emergencies in American foreign policy. Exam 802 Media and Society Dr. Paul Frosh In the modern era, communications media have become ever more technically complex. Some argue that they have even become key social institutions in their own right, rivaling the power and authority of the state, political parties, organized religion, educational systems and other institutions. In this course, students explore those forms of communication commonly known as “mass media” – newspapers, cinema, radio, television and (possibly) the internet – asking such questions as: What is a communications medium? What are the social functions of mass media? How much power do they have over our attitudes and thoughts? How do they represent reality? How do they affect political beliefs, social identities and interpersonal relationships? Exam 992 Public Policy in Democracies Dr. Liza Ireni-Saban, Prof. Gideon Doron Conceptually, the process of public policy consists of three main stages: creation (including design, adaptation and decision making); implementation (including regulation and enforcement); and evaluation. This course traces these three stages both in Israel and in other democracies, most notably the U.S., Great Britain and France. It presents examples of various areas of public policies. Two substantive policy areas are discussed in comparatively greater detail and depth: welfare and mass communication. Exam

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4073 Government, Economics and Business in the Middle East Dr. Amos Nadan This course explores the ways in which social and political issues in the Middle East shape economic conditions and business performance in the region and vice versa. It covers basic concepts of economics and political economics (broadly defined). The course focuses on fundamental aspects of the political economy of specific Middle Eastern countries and the region as a whole, including: growth and development; affluence and poverty; oil revenues and sociopolitical change; the powers of government and business; consumer and environmental protection; employment opportunities; privatization; Islamic economics; gender; the economic aspects of terrorism; and the effectiveness of economic sanctions. Exam 805 Honors Seminar: Multiculturalism Prof. Amnon Rubinstein In addition to group discussions of readings on multiculturalism and related issues, students hear from a wide range of guest speakers in this seminar. Throughout the seminar, students learn how to evaluate debates and they prepare and present an analytical review of an academic debate of their choice. Paper 955, 956, 957, 958 Hebrew Ulpan Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia See General Elective Courses

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International Affairs Cluster 4028 Politics of Developing Nations Dr. Isaac Kfir The objective of this course is to introduce students to the “non-western world” by looking at some major players and up-and-coming ones. The course is designed to provide students with historical and contemporary information to assist them in understanding what is taking place in the “non-western world.” The course is designed to appeal to those interested in understanding the complex world of international relations outside of the Euro-Atlantic bloc. It provides a foundation for those wishing to continue their education in the realm of international relations and political science and to those who wish to engage in NGO, IGO, governmental and journalism work. Exam 4099 Diplomacy and Negotiation in International Relations Dr. Lesley Terris The course surveys the roots of classical diplomacy and the evolution of diplomacy and negotiation in the management and resolution of international conflicts. It examines prominent theoretical approaches to diplomacy and negotiation (traditional, game, psychological and cultural theories) and discusses the emphases, advantages and drawbacks of the different approaches. Substantial attention is devoted to issues such as timing, power relations, trust and negotiation styles. The course encourages in-depth analysis of negotiation processes and assessment of the applicability of the concepts learned to historical and current cases. Students must submit a short research paper at the end of the course. Exam 872 Strategic Intelligence Dr. Oded Eran The purpose of this course is to provide students with factual knowledge of the role of intelligence communities and their modus operandi in international relations, and within their respective polities, throughout the twentieth century and beyond. The lectures proceed from the most glaring cases of intelligence failures and successes in the history of the previous century, to observation of the effectiveness of the intelligence process through its various phases, such as collection, processing, analyzing and presentation to the decision makers. Attention also is given to a comparative analysis of intelligence organizations in democratic and non-democratic societies, as well as to the lessons that can be drawn from the experience of the Cold War regarding the impact of intelligence on national security. Exam

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4066 Weapons of Mass Destruction Dr. Oded Brosh This course focuses on political, strategic and technological issues in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons. The course examines the motives for proliferation: prestige, international standing, deterrence and domestic political priorities; the technological aspects that increase the complexity of restraining proliferation; and the prevalent approaches to limiting it. All these are at the top of the international agenda, that emphasizes the need to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by states with “problematic” regimes (“non-democratic,” “Axis of Evil,” etc.), including Iran. Exam 520 Russia: Politics and Foreign Policy Dr. Oded Eran This course focuses on post-Soviet Russia, which since the implosion of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War has been striving to redefine its national identity and role in the international arena. Lectures deal with issues in Russian domestic politics, such as the new political structure and its dynamics as well as the transition from command-administrative to free market economy and thes social, demographic and ecological pains this involves. Special attention is given to the new Russian foreign policy regarding its neighbors, the U.S., NATO and the European Union, as well as toward Southern Asia, China, the Far East and the Middle East. The course attempts to identify the internal roots of Russian foreign policy behavior. Exam 384 Japan as a Political and Economic Power Prof. Ehud Harari This is an introductory course that provides basic knowledge of Japan’s political history, government institutions, political behavior, state-society and state-market relations, as well as Japan’s domestic and international policymaking processes. It is intended to present these aspects of Japan in comparative perspective. No prior academic background in either Japanese studies or political science is required. Exam 533 Modern China: History, Politics and International Relations Prof. Aron Shai In this course, students learn about modern China from the Opium War to the present (1840-2005). Emphasis is placed on China’s relations with the great powers, as well as on internal developments which brought about the collapse of the traditional empire and the emergence of the People’s Republic, headed by the Communist Party. The course analyzes the changes China went through under Mao Tse-Dong’s leadership and tries to help

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students understand the “Open Door Policy.” It is this policy which enables China to perform so well technologically and economically. Exam 943 Seminar: Decision Making for Foreign Policy Prof. Alex Mintz How do leaders make foreign policy decisions? The study of decision making cuts across all social science disciplines with scholars such as Etzioni and Coleman in sociology, Friedman and Thaler in economics, Tversky and Kahneman in psychology, Simon in AI and computer science, and Allison and Steinbruner in political science devoting their careers to understanding how leaders, bureaucrats and/or consumers make decisions. This seminar examines the leading theories of political decision making (prospect theory, expected utility theory, cybernetic theory, bureaucratic politics and poly-heuristic theory) and their application to foreign policy decisions. It also introduces Applied Decision Analysis (ADA), an analytic procedure for explaining and forecasting leaders’ decisions. It shows how ADA can be utilized in the analysis of terrorists’ decisions. Students taking this seminar have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Decision Mind software. Paper 4084 Seminar: The Military, National Security and Statesmanship Dr. Kobi Michael The course presents different theoretical perspectives for understanding the complex relationship between the political and military echelons in democratic countries and the influence of this relationship on domestic political processes, national security and international conflicts. A special emphasis is placed on the concept of “civil control” and its importance for democratic countries under security threats. In addition to discussing the current crisis in the American case following the latest developments in Iraq, the course focuses on Israel and the influential involvement of the security establishment in political processes and national security in Israel, especially during the Israeli-Palestinian Oslo agreement era. It tries to integrate theoretical background and political reality and offer an intellectual framework for critical evaluation of current developments involving interactions between political and security establishments in democratic countries. Paper 4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in International Relations Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir Non-state actors have come to play a crucial role in international relations, impacting on politics, development, economics, crime, gender issues and the environment. The aim of the course is to explore and discuss the role and the impact of non-state actors in the twenty-first century by looking at some of the key players such as the International

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Committee of the Red Cross and areas ranging from human rights to the environment to development. Exam Conflict Resolution Cluster 529 Negotiation Strategy Adv. Moty Cristal The course offers a theoretical and practical analysis of processes in international negotiations. Students become acquainted with negotiation strategies, as well as common tactical moves in international negotiations. In addition, students learn to identify and map the various phases of negotiations and to plan and design international negotiation processes. The course includes a final simulation and interim negotiation exercises. Exam 865 Cultural Perspectives of Conflict Management Dr. Deborah Heifetz-Yahav The course examines the vital role the expression of moral sentiments and cultural identity play in political conflict. Students discuss theories drawn from anthropology, sociology and culture studies to reframe relations of power and rethink strategies for conflict resolution and management. Exam 876 Peacekeeping Operations Dr. Isaac Kfir There has been a boom in international intervention since the end of the Cold War. The course explores the growing discipline of peacekeeping, peace enforcing and peace-building, as well as the changes and problems encountered by peacekeepers as they endeavor to fulfill their mandate. The development of peacekeeping operations coupled with the events of 9/11 have meant that peacekeeping no longer resides solely within the U.N., as various regional organizations are assuming peacekeeping roles in their desire to maintain international peace and security and advance democracy and aid. Exam 4087 Nationalism, Ethnicity and International Conflict Prof. Benyamin Neuberger The seminar deals with definitions and theories relating to state and nation, nationalism and nation-state, ethnicity and patriotism. It also relates to historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological approaches to the study of nationalism and ethnicity. The role of language, culture, religion, territory and ideology in the rise and spread of nationalism are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the concept of national self-determination and its

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impact since the French Revolution. The seminar focuses on the connection between nationalism and ethnicity and inter-state wars, civil wars, secessionism, irredenta, genocide and ethnic cleansing in the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. Exam 4001 Psychological Aspects of Conflict and Their Resolution Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal This course presents the psychological foundations for the understanding of the development and dynamics of conflicts as well as their resolution. Specifically, it describes the major psychological concepts and theories that enlighten the evolvement of conflicts and their escalation. It elaborates on the psychological barriers that prevent their resolution. Then the course elaborates on the psychological conditions that enable the resolution of conflicts. Finally, it suggests principles of successful negotiations that lead to peaceful resolution of a conflict. The course deals with conflicts on the inter-group level, but the contents also are applied to various other levels, including the interpersonal level. Exam 4061 Human Rights in Local and International Conflicts Dr. Leonard Hammer The goal of the course is to provide an overview of international humanitarian law and human-rights law. The focus of the course is on the basic principles of international humanitarian law and the manner in which these principles are applied (or not applied) in armed conflicts. The relationship between the two related bodies of law is discussed. Students consider cases from the International Criminal Tribunals of Yugoslavia and Rwanda and learn about the International Criminal Court. Examples are given from the Israel-Palestinian conflict and the recent Lebanese conflict. Exam 4002 Seminar: Track-Two and Citizen Diplomacy Prof. Edy Kaufman The seminar is an intensive program within the field of alternative or appropriate dispute resolution (ADR), which is designed to provide multiple perspectives and experiential learning on ways to bring about conflict transformation and peace-building. The aim is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate the transformation of protracted ethnic, nationalist or religious conflicts, as well as conflicts over borders, water or other common-pool resources, using techniques of track-two or citizens’ diplomacy, into constructive processes of social change and sustainable peace. These techniques provide essential complements to official, track-one, diplomacy, especially for complex societal conflicts involving non-state actors. Paper

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4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in International Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir Non-state actors have come to play a crucial role in international relations, impacting on politics, development, economics, crime, gender issues and the environment. The aim of the course is to explore and discuss the role and the impact of non-state actors in the twenty-first century by looking at some of the key players such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and areas ranging from human rights to the environment to development. Exam Middle East Cluster 880 Women in the Middle East Dr. Ruth Barzilai-Lumbroso The course introduces students to the feminist discourse in the Middle East. In doing so, it touches on various issues raised in contemporary scholarship on women of the region. These include such topics as: the secular feminist discourse; Islamic feminism; women and nationalism; women and political involvement; women and the family; women in the workplace; and the feminist critique of modernization in the Middle East. The course concentrates on developments in feminist discourse throughout the twentieth century and considers Arab, Turkish and Iranian women. Exam

4109 Iran: Politics and Islam Prof. David Menshari To be announced. Exam 4113 State and Politics in North Africa Dr. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman This course introduces students to the states and societies of North Africa, a unique sub-region of the Greater Middle East. It examines the emergence of modern national identities and political entities (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya) in light of both the pre-colonial and colonial legacies and looks critically at the current challenges posed to the existing order by political Islam, globalization and the modern Berber identity movement. Exam

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738 The Arab Minority in Israel Dr. Abigail Jacobson The aim of this course is to discuss the main issues regarding the complex and charged relations between the Jewish majority in the State of Israel and the Palestinian Arab minority in it. The course focuses on the Arab citizens of Israel – their reality, unique status and challenges – and does not deal with the Israel-Palestinian conflict in general. The course is divided into three parts. The first part (1-2 classes) is devoted to a theoretical discussion of the relations between majority and minority, while focusing on the Israeli case. The second part provides a historical overview of the relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel from 1948 to the al-Aqsa Intifada. The third part is devoted to a discussion on specific topics regarding the relations between Jews and Arabs in the State of Israel. This part focuses mainly on the inherent tension between the definition of Israel as a Jewish democratic state and its implication on the relations between Jews and Arabs in the country. Exam 874 Simulation: Middle East Crises Adv. Moty Cristal A crisis is defined as the point in time at which it must be decided whether an affair or course of action must go on, be modified or be terminated. Being able to deal with crises and manage them towards a peaceful resolution demands a unique combination of strategy and tactics. This course aims to provide students with basic analytical tools for crisis management and crisis negotiations. Students use “scenario planning” methodology while working in small groups in order to deal with crisis scenarios and simulations in the international arena. The scenarios vary from hostage situations to major economic crisis and natural disasters. Simulation 4112 Iraq: Society and Politics Dr. Noga Efrati The U.S.-led intervention in Iraq in 2003 has brought dramatic changes to this country. This course offers an historical perspective of recent events. It examines the way the Iraqi state was constructed by the British in the past and it explores the political, social and ideological developments that followed. Against this backdrop, sectarian, ethnic and religious tensions threatening to divide the country today are discussed as well as issues such as the “artificiality” of the state, tribalism and gender relations. Exam

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877 Seminar: Palestinian Politics and Society Dr. Mattih Steinberg The seminar focuses on the correlation between the growing collective awareness of the Palestinians (since the end of the 19th century) and the shaping of their attitudes in the conflict with the Jewish Yishuv and the State of Israel. Special attention is devoted to discerning the continuity in the Palestinians’ attitudes from the discontinuity, based on the analysis of texts and contexts. Paper 4110 Seminar: Oil and Energy Issues in the Middle East Dr. Amir Mor, Dr. Doron Gal To be announced. Paper Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Cluster 882 Role of the State and Non-State Actors in Combating Terrorism Dr. Isaac Kfir The course explores the effect of 9/11 and international terrorism on the international community. Inter-governmental organizations are playing a central part in the campaign to root out terrorism as they foster cooperation between states and international institutions. The course explores how states and IGOs, ranging from international to regional, function in the realm of counter-terrorism and terrorism prevention. Exam 4104 Modern Terrorism as a Global Phenomenon Dr. Barak Ben Tzur The course defines and deals with the concept of modern terror as a global phenomenon and how it challenged different countries and regimes. The course focuses on the response of those countries and compares their different approaches, trying to evaluate their effectiveness and the success. Exam 536 Dilemmas in Counter-Terrorism Decision-Making Dr. Boaz Ganor The September 11 attacks on the U.S. have illustrated just how powerful the threat of international terrorism really is. The circle of countries threatened by terrorism has significantly expanded and now includes many countries that previously were considered far from these sorts of threats. As a result, decision makers in those countries are now forced

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to deal with many questions that they are not qualified to answer in terms of knowledge and experience. The State of Israel has been used as a “case study” due to its extensive experience in the area of counter-terrorism and dealing with continuous threats of terrorism. Moreover, terrorism has become one of the most significant and dangerous threats to the stability of the international system in general and to western nations in particular. The scope of terrorist attacks launched in the U.S., the danger of the usage of unconventional substances, and the wide reach and spread of the radical-Islamic network of terrorism has transformed terrorism into an international problem. Terrorism intentionally targets civilians while exploiting the freedom of liberal-democratic values. By doing so, it presents a far more difficult and complicated challenge to the decision makers and counter-terrorism experts. Effectively dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism requires addressing several dilemmas. These dilemmas include offensive, preemptive, defensive and intelligence activities and should be followed by various actions: deterrence, punitive, legislative and so on. This course deals with the relevant elements that are combined in counter-terrorism while stressing the typical dilemmas surrounding it. The course presents both practical and theoretical aspects of the counter-terrorism field. This field has become a hot topic following the extensive media coverage of terrorist attacks and the subsequent issues of civil and human rights that arise. The course includes guest speakers who are experts in different fields of counter-terrorism. Exam 4006 State-Sponsored Terrorism Dr. Shaul Shay The course has three parts: theoretical background of state involvement in terror; case studies of Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Somalia; and an analysis of the different options for dealing with state-sponsored terror. Exam 4007 U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy Dr. Joseph (Yossi) Draznin The course concentrates on the relationship between U.S. national security, homeland security and counter-terrorism policies. It also looks into the various U.S. departments and agencies responsible for the struggle against terrorism and the dramatic changes the U.S. Congress ordered to allow the strengthening of its oversight and the focus on accountability. The course examines the previous administrations’ policies and congressional legislation as a background for a thorough review of current policies, practices and legislative actions by the multiple organizations in the U.S. administration, intelligence community, and Congress. The course also examines the role of the U.S. media,

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local governments and public sector in the creation and execution of the current U.S. homeland security and counter-terrorism policy. Paper 4065 Palestinian Politics and Society Dr. Mattih Steinberg The course focuses on the correlation between the growing collective awareness of the Palestinians (since the end of the 19th century) and the shaping of their attitudes in the conflict with the Jewish Yishuv and the State of Israel. Special attention is devoted to discerning the continuity in the Palestinians’ attitudes from the discontinuity, based on the analysis of texts and contexts. Paper 753 Seminar: Israeli Counter-Terrorism Policy Dr. Boaz Ganor In this seminar, students examine the development of Israel’s counter-terrorism strategy from the establishment of the State of Israel to the present time, in light of the development of the terrorism challenge faced by Israel in the Palestinian and Lebanese arenas. The seminar explores the various positions taken by Israeli decision-makers in contending with the terrorism phenomenon, differences of opinion and various schools of thought, decision-making procedures and their output. Paper 4009 Seminar: Gender and Terrorism Dr. Anat Berko, Dr. Deborah Heifetz-Yahav The seminar examines the relationship between gender and terrorism, particularly Islamic suicide terrorism. Students study the role of gender identity, which includes both masculinity and femininity as well as women’s growing presence and participation in global terrorism. The course’s focus on the Middle East raises critical distinctions between the East and the West as central aspects of identity, nationality and gender are compared. Lectures covering case studies apply theory and ground students in today’s reality. As such, the course addresses the problem of terrorism from various perspectives, including terrorists’ motivation and moral judgment, the use and abuse of men and women, negotiation strategies, media responses, social reactions and pressures, and moral sentiments. The seminar crosses disciplines from criminology and social anthropology to international relations. Paper

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Additional Elective Courses 833, 955, 956, 957, 958 Foreign Language Courses Ms. Aliza Raviv, Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia See General Elective Courses 4067 Workshop: Persuasion: Explaining and Convincing Dr. Neil Weiner The course has four segments. The first two study how to clearly convey information using conventional forms: sentences and paragraphs; tables; and graphs. The second two study how to persuade using two perspectives: rhetoric and experimental psychology. The approach is academic and practical. In-class exercises based on assigned readings test students’ understanding and competence. Paper 885 Gender and Society Dr. Ruth Barzilai-Lumbroso Feminism is both a social and political movement that aims to achieve gender equality. A variety of theories attempt to describe women’s oppression, to explain its sources and consequences, and to prescribe strategies for women’s liberation, as well as for ending gender inequality. This course discusses the variety of feminist thought and theories developed through the three waves of feminism, with an emphasis on how the theories have diverged and converged in the second wave of feminism as a political movement. The variety of feminist thought is demonstrated, especially through discussion of gender relationships in Israeli society. Exam 4054 The Environment: Problems and Challenges Ms. Noga Levtzion-Nadan In the last couple of years, there is an ever-growing understanding and concern for global environmental problems, such as the climate change, ozone depletion and biodiversity extinction, especially related to the acknowledgment that environmental matters affect human beings, and vice versa. Different governments, international and local organizations discuss and act according to “sustainable development” principles, namely to allow future generations to live as current generation does. This course presents the environmental challenges we are heading for, and the policy tools that governments, organizations, businesses and societies can use to prevail over those challenges. Exam

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4098 Leaders and Leadership – Traditional Models and New Paradigms Ms. Jill Reinach “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other,” U.S. President John F. Kennedy opined in a speech slated for delivery the day of his assassination. As IDC Herzliya students, you are already on a leadership path. This course is thus intended to provide you with additional tools – theoretical and practical, traditional and innovative – for understanding and defining your own authentic leadership style. Drawing upon a range of sources and disciplines, the course examines contemporary and historical examples of leaders and acts of leadership, as well as special leadership issues of the twenty-first century, including globalization, NGOs and gender. The course is also devoted to strengthening core leadership skills such as decision-making, effective communication and leadership during crisis. Project Exam Schedule Dates and times of exams are not included in the printed version of the student handbook. Instead, students can find this information on the IDC Herzliya website under “Services.” The entire exam schedule can be accessed by clicking on “Handbook.” Students can find their personal exam schedule by clicking on “My IDC.”

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Argov Fellows Program in Leadership and Diplomacy Building on the legacy of former Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Argov, the Argov Fellows Program prepares 20 exceptional students in their final year of government studies to represent the interests of Israel and the Jewish People in the international arena. The fellows acquire the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to explain and to work towards meeting the many challenges that Israel faces in today’s complex global environment. The program, conducted entirely in English, combines academic training and practical skills. Its unique curriculum includes courses, seminars and hands-on workshops taught exclusively to Argov Fellows by leading academic and professional experts. During the fellowship year, the students participate in study tours to Europe and the United States and have the opportunity to interact with prominent leaders from a wide range of fields. The program concludes with the public presentation of capstone group projects that propose solutions to areas of relevant policy concern. The program is open only to third-year students at the Lauder School of Government whose academic performance has been outstanding and who have proven leadership capability. The courses in the Argov Program are open only to students in the program.

Program of Studies

Course

Code

Course Name Lecture

Hours

Recitation

Hours

Total

Hours

Prerequisites

4016

Argov Seminar Prof. Amnon Sella

2* 2**

4

4105 Leadership in Practice: Rhetoric, Public Speaking and Debate Ms. Jill Reinach

2* 2**

4

529 Negotiation Strategy

Adv. Moty Cristal 2* 2

943 Seminar: Decision-Making

in Foreign Policy Prof. Alex Mintz

3* 3

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4015 Current Issues in the EU

Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan

2* 2

4100 Study Tour to Europe#

Dr. Alisa Rubin-Peled 1* 1 One week in

Europe 4102 Scenario Planning

Workshop# Adv. Moty Cristal

1* 1

4103 Public Sector Reforms: A

Comparative Perspective Prof. Moshe Maor

2* 2

4106 Public Policy and

Leadership# Prof. David Dery

2* 2

4107 Management: Case Studies#

Dr. Boaz Tamir 1* 1

4108 The Role of the Diplomat:

Identifying Emerging Threats and Opportunities# Dr. Zvi Lanir Praxis Team

1* 1

4017 Judaism and the Jewish

World Adv. Moty Cristal

2** 2

4019

Media Workshop# Mr. Neil Lazarus

2** 2

4021

Seminar: Strategy and Deterrence Prof. Uzi Arad

3** 3

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4029 U.S. Politics and Society Dr. Israel Waismel-Manor

2** 2

4068 Study Tour to the U.S.#

Dr. Alisa Rubin Peled 2* 2 Two weeks in

the U.S. 4096 Advanced Issues in

International Political Economy# Dr. Alisa Rubin Peled

2** 2

Total Semester Hours 36 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course # Concentrated Course

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Course Descriptions 4016 Argov Seminar Prof. Amnon Sella The Argov Fellows Seminar is the capstone course for the fellowship program. Throughout the year, the fellows learn the research methods and receive the academic support necessary to complete the group policy projects which are presented at a public forum at the end of the year. The seminar introduces the fellows to major academic debates and current issues in the fields of international relations, political economy and Middle Eastern studies. A wide range of guest speakers from the academic, government and business worlds address the seminar and there are several field/research trips throughout Israel. Paper 4105 Leadership in Practice: Rhetoric, Public Speaking and Debate Ms. Jill Reinach “Be skillful in speech, that you may be strong…see [the] words endure in writing,” an ancient Egyptian treatise on kingship espouses. Effective communicators achieve results, often long-lasting: in their goals, in their relationships, in their careers, in almost anything they choose. Thus, this course is designed to harness each student’s innate communications strengths and cultivate others in order to facilitate his or her potential to lead on any chosen path. Its overall focus is to enhance the ability of each student to speak and write clearly and persuasively in any context. The course is also intended to help students work strategically with the media, both on an ongoing basis and during “crisis” situations, as a tool for communicating ideas to and impacting wider audiences. As the emphasis of the course is on the practical, students are expected to participate actively and are presented with numerous opportunities to speak in front of others. Paper 529 Negotiation Strategy Adv. Moty Cristal The course offers a theoretical and practical analysis of processes in international negotiations. Students become acquainted with negotiation strategies, as well as common tactical moves in international negotiations. In addition, students learn to identify and map the various phases of negotiations and to plan and design international negotiation processes. The course includes a final simulation and interim negotiation exercises. Paper

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943 Seminar: Decision-Making in Foreign Policy Prof. Alex Mintz How do leaders make foreign policy decisions? The study of decision making cuts across all social science disciplines with scholars such as Etzioni and Coleman in sociology, Friedman and Thaler in economics, Tversky and Kahneman in psychology, Simon in AI and computer science, and Allison and Steinbruner in political science devoting their careers to understanding how leaders, bureaucrats and/or consumers make decisions. This seminar examines the leading theories of political decision making (prospect theory, expected utility theory, cybernetic theory, bureaucratic politics and poly-heuristic theory) and their application to foreign policy decisions. It also introduces Applied Decision Analysis (ADA), an analytic procedure for explaining and forecasting leaders’ decisions. It shows how ADA can be utilized in the analysis of terrorists’ decisions. Students taking this seminar have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Decision Mind software. Paper 4015 Current Issues in the EU Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan The principal aim of this course is to shed light on several currently topical issues in the European Union. The first part of the course is dedicated to a few broad introductory subjects, essential to understanding the background of all contemporary themes. As such, two lectures are dedicated both to the history of the EU and the theories that explain its emergence, while one lecture focuses on the EU’s present-day institutional framework. Having gathered enough knowledge to analyze the union’s current state of affairs accurately, students then consider common foreign and security policy, justice and domestic affairs, enlargement, Europe-Israel relations, immigration and multiculturalism, economic developments, and the European Constitution. Finally, the course compares the European integrative experience with some of the other transnational associations across the globe, in order to understand the roots of the success of the European experiment, while elucidating the obstacles encountered elsewhere. Exam 4100 Study Tour to Europe Dr. Alisa Rubin-Peled The goal of this study tour to Europe is to provide students with a unique opportunity to meet and discuss relevant issues with leading academics, politicians and practitioners in a variety of fields. Issues to be covered include (but are not limited to) E.U. policies, member states’ domestic and foreign policy, varying legal systems and the private sector along with the European Jewish community. Readings prior to the trip supplement each of the guest lecturers’ topics in order to strengthen the students’ understanding of these issues.

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Academic requirements include putting together a “Briefing Book” prior to the trip and writing a paper upon returning. Paper 4102 Scenario Planning Workshop Adv. Moty Cristal Developed within the private sector in the 1970s, the use of scenario planning as a policy- planning tool was introduced to the public sector in the mid-1990s. The tool provides an analytical framework to learn about possible futures and their practical implications on policy matters. This workshop provides students with applied models for scenario planning in the various fields of foreign policy (military, trade, regional and environmental). Paper 4103 Public Sector Reforms: A Comparative Perspective Prof. Moshe Maor The two main premises of this course are: (i) public administration reforms must be understood in light of the historical and institutional contexts within which they are undertaken; and (ii) public administration reforms must be taught from the theoretical perspective. It is not enough to describe public administration reforms. We must provide a theoretical account of the logic behind them. The course presents models of public administration reforms and examines their ability to explain and predict actual reforms in OECD countries and in Israel. Exam 4106 Public Policy and Leadership Prof. David Dery Leadership counts. But, while we readily acknowledge the crucial role of leaders and leadership in public policy, we tend to keep the question of public leadership outside our research agenda and away from our students. The challenge of this intensive course is to bring the question of leadership to bear on some of the key processes in public policymaking: agenda setting; problem definition; and decision-making. The course is structured around large and small group discussions and exercises, meeting from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on October 17, 24 and 31, 2007. Paper 4107 Management: Case Studies Dr. Boaz Tamir The course, which is based on the lecturer’s book, presents the dramatic story of a business venture from its inception through its successful peak to its final failure. The account shows how an integrated, multidisciplinary worldview coupled with a defined set of interpersonal

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values can serve as the foundation for a business adventure and as the managerial toolbox for its implementation. It also demonstrates how an entrepreneur, working from the outset with a clear plan of operations, managed to recruit and enthuse frustrated and depressed laid-off engineers and skeptical venture capitalists, turning them into an ambitious partnership, eager to participate in a challenging adventure. As the course unfolds, students gain understanding of the high-tech communications business world both in Israel and in Europe. They are shown the impact of a momentous European telecom tender on business activities and are presented with the role model of a successful telecom vendor. Exam 4108 The Role of the Diplomat: Identifying Emerging Threats and Opportunities Dr. Zvi Lanir, Praxis Team This course is about sensing and identifying advantages and threats that emerge with the world’s ongoing changes and are significant to national policies and strategies. In this practical seminar, students acquire methodologies and tools for the process of “diplomatic sensoring,” while practicing them in actual encounters with players from the diplomatic arena. Paper 4017 Judaism and the Jewish World Adv. Moty Cristal Judaism is defined as a religion, people and nation. In recent years, Jewish People-hood has emerged as a leading concept in the global Jewish discourse. Since the late nineteenth century, when Zionism was introduced to the Jewish People, Jews have chosen to conduct their global conversations along either the religious discourse or the national one, drawing a clear line between Israel (since 1948) and the Diaspora. In this course, a series of lectures by leading scholars and professionals, workshops, and fieldtrips introduce students to the various dimensions and the richness of the concept of people-hood. Exam 4019 Media Workshop Mr. Neil Lazarus This seminar is crucial for all those who deal with the press or seek to use the media to their advantage. Participants learn to understand the power of the media and how to utilize the press to their own advantage. Essential skills, such as writing a successful press release, dealing with journalists and television interviewing techniques, are explained and role played. The only way to learn how to master the media is by actively practicing. During this training session, students spend most of their time on camera, or watching themselves on videotape.

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They learn actively by being interviewed. The camera doesn’t lie. Students learn how to look their best on TV and how to get their messages across. Topics covered include: developing and delivering a message; creating a sound bite; and getting a message across. Paper 4021 Seminar: Strategy and Deterrence Prof. Uzi Arad The seminar provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of deterrence theory and nuclear deterrence given their centrality to national and international security. In the course of the seminar, students learn the classical theories and models of deterrence and the legacy of the Cold War. In addition, the seminar covers the major current debates on deterrence in face of the changes to global nuclear proliferation trends. Several regional deterrence systems are assessed as well. Paper 4029 U.S. Politics and Society Dr. Israel Waismel-Manor In this course, students explore the U.S. constitutional framework, U.S. national institutions (the presidency, Congress, the Supreme Court and the bureaucracy), key issues at the core of the national debate (rights and freedoms, foreign and domestic policy), some of its major players (public opinion, parties, the media, interest groups) and the ways by which these debates are resolved (legislation, campaigns and elections). Exam 4068 Study Tour to the U.S. Dr. Alisa Rubin-Peled The goal of the study tour to the U.S. is to provide students with a unique opportunity to meet and discuss relevant issues with leading academics, politicians and practitioners in a variety of fields. Issues to be covered include (but are not limited to) United States domestic and foreign policy, legal system, media and the private sector along with the American Jewish community. Readings prior to the trip supplement each of the guest lecturers’ topics in order to strengthen the students’ understanding of these issues. Academic requirements include putting together a “Briefing Book” prior to the trip and writing a paper upon returning. Paper 4096 Advanced Issues in International Political Economy Dr. Alisa Rubin-Peled This course focuses on contemporary academic debates in the field of international political economy. Topics to be covered include, among others: globalization; privatization;

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regulation; business-government relations; and selected topics in the political economy of the Middle East, Europe and the United States. Throughout the course, theoretical concepts are applied to policy-oriented case studies. Exam

Exam Schedule Dates and times of exams are not included in the printed version of the student handbook. Instead, students can find this information on the IDC Herzliya website under “Services.” The entire exam schedule can be accessed by clicking on “Handbook.” Students can find their personal exam schedule by clicking on “My IDC.”

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General Elective Courses – Business Administration and Government Students in the business administration and government programs at the Raphael Recanati International School may be required to take general elective courses, as detailed in their curricula. Students should register for general elective courses via the internet by following the instructions in the letter sent to them over the summer. Students can withdraw from a course only during the first week of the semester. Students are responsible for checking the times and dates on which final exams

are scheduled for the courses for which they register.

Program of Studies Annual Course Course Total First Semester Second Semester Code Hours Day Time Day Time Foreign Language Courses* 833 Arabic Language for Beginners Ms. Aliza Raviv 2 Wed. 8:30-11:00 Mon. 9:00-11:30 716 Chinese Language for Beginners Dr. Zhengwei Wei 2 Tues. 9:00-11:30 Wed. 9:00-11:30 6045 Chinese Language for Advanced Students Dr. Zhengwei Wei 2 Tues. 12:00-13:30 Wed. 12:00-13:30 Hebrew Ulpan for First-Year Students Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia 955 Level A♦ 2 Tues. 9:00-11:30 Sun. 9:00-11:30 956 Level B♦ 2 Fri. 8:30-11:00 Sun. 12:00-14:30 957 Level C♦ 2 Mon. 18:00-20:30 Fri. 8:30-11:00 958 Level D♦ 2 Mon. 15:00-17:30 Fri. 11:45-14:15 Hebrew Ulpan for Second-Year and Third-Year Students Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia 955 Level A♦ 2 Sun. 9:00-11:30 Sun. 9:00-11:30

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956 Level B♦ 2 Sun. 11:45-14:15 Sun. 11:45-14:15 957 Level C♦ 2 Sun. 15:00-17:30 Sun. 15:00-17:30 957 Level D♦ 2 Sun. 18:00-20:30 Sun. 18:00-20:30 Community Service 2 See Course Descriptions for details

340 Debate Coordinator: Mr. Uri Zakai

761 Sport

Coordinator: Mr. Ilan Kowalsky

6064 IDC Orchestra

6068 Project in the Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT ) Coordinator: Mr. Noam Rahamim

* The IDC Herzliya regulations regarding credit for the study of a language have been changed. Students now will receive only 2 credits for a year of language study. Students may take two years of the same language for credit (beginning and advanced). However, as an exception to this rule, students in the international program may take Hebrew for one year and an additional language for one or two years and receive two credits per year. If students do not take another language, they may take Hebrew for two years, for credit.

♦ During orientation week (the exact date will be announced later), a Hebrew language placement exam will be given and students will be divided into four levels. Students who took this course last year can continue in it this year at a higher level (without taking the placement exam) and receive elective credits. (Students can register via the internet during registration period for courses.)

First Semester Course Code

Course Name Total Hours

Day Time

799 Europe from 1948 to the Present

2 Groups Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan Dr. (Amb.) Oded Eran

2 Sun. Tues.

19:00-20:30 18:00-19:30

876 Peacekeeping Operations

Dr. Isaac Kfir 2 Tues. 15:00-16:30

4028 Politics of Developing Nations

Dr. Isaac Kfir 2 Thurs. 10:15-11:45

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Second Semester 384 Japan as a Political and Economic Power

Prof. Ehud Harari 2 Wed. 10:15-11:45

532 Israeli Foreign Policy

Prof. Amnon Sella 3 Wed. 12:00-14:30

533 Modern China: Politics, History and

International Relations Prof. Aron Shai

2 Wed. 14:30-16:00

801 American Foreign Policy, 1945 to the Present

2 Groups Prof. Arnon Gutfeld

2 Wed. Thurs.

10:15-11:45 9:00-10:30

802 Media and Society

2 Groups Dr. Paul Frosh

2 Thurs. Thurs.

11:45-13:15 13:30-15:00

885 Gender and Society

Dr. Ruth Barzilai-Lumbroso 3 Mon. 14:00-16:30

902 Introduction to Contemporary Chinese

Culture: Literature and Cinema Dr. Zhengwei Wei

2 Tues. 10:00-11:30

4001 Psychological Aspects of Conflicts and their

Resolution Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal

2 Tues. 9:45-11:15

4054 The Environment: Problems and Challenges

Ms. Noga Levtzion-Nadan 2 Mon. 12:00-13:30

4112 Iraq: Politics and Society

Dr. Noga Efrati 2 Thurs. 19:45-21:15

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Course Descriptions Annual Foreign Language Courses Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia, Ms. Aliza Raviv, Dr. Zhengwei Wei Courses in Hebrew, Arabic and Chinese are being offered this year. The courses, which are designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the language being studied, focus on reading comprehension and speaking and aim to bring students to as high a level as possible by the end of the year. The courses are intensive, class sizes are not large and attendance is mandatory. Despite the fact that they are not standard academic classes, two academic credits are granted for each yearlong language course. Exam

Community Service Students may earn two hours of general elective credits for performing voluntary activities on behalf of the community or IDC Herzliya. The Deans’ Forum must approve the activities’ content and extent. The four activities listed below have been approved. Please note, students may not receive credits for more than one activity. 340 Debate Coordinator: Mr. Uri Zakai A debate is a structured discussion in which two sides take turns arguing for and against a specific proposal that is based on a subjective dilemma. Each side is allocated a specific amount of time to present its arguments. Proposals generally are assigned and so participants may find themselves advocating an idea that they personally disagree with. Participants work in teams and therefore must make an effort not to contradict the other members of their team when speaking. Israel uses the British (parliamentary) style of debate in which eight people participate in a discussion and the majority of the time is dedicated to applying debating techniques. Debating provides practical tools, such as: public speaking skills; building a logical argument; developing skills of persuasion; and learning how to control a conversation. Participation in the debating program includes: 1. earning two credits in a program that does not require papers or exams. Regular attendance and participation are required, as is comprehensive knowledge of dilemmas in Israeli and international current events. 2. Traveling abroad to participate in international competitions. 3. Participating in competitions in Israel. 4. Attending professional training courses and guest lectures. 5. The program is limited to 25 participants. Admission is based on an interview.

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761 Sport Coordinator: Mr. Ilan Kowalsky See Athletics Program 6064 IDC Orchestra Students who perform in the orchestra and participate in all the rehearsals will earn two credits. Additional details will be made available during the academic year. 6068 Project in the Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT ) Coordinator: Mr. Noam Rahamim Students who volunteer at ICT perform research-related activities with specific goals under the guidance of ICT research fellows. In order to receive two credits, students must volunteer for four hours a week every week for a full academic year. At the end of the year, students must submit a paper summarizing their research activities (or on another topic that they and the coordinator have agreed on in advance). The paper must include a theoretical chapter as well as a practical chapter. (Credits will not be granted for assisting with administrative work at ICT.) The project is open only to students in the government program and the law and government program. To apply to it, students should send their resume to Noam Rahamim at fax 09-951-3073 or [email protected]

First Semester

799 Europe from 1948 to the Present Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan, Dr. (Amb.) Oded Eran See Government – Second Year 876 Peacekeeping Operations Dr. Isaac Kfir See Government – Third Year – Conflict Resolution Cluster 4028 Politics of Developing Nations Dr. Isaac Kfir See Government – Third Year – International Affairs Cluster Second Semester

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384 Japan as a Political and Economic Power Prof. Ehud Harari See Government – Third Year – International Affairs Cluster 532 Israeli Foreign Policy Prof. Amnon Sella See Government – Second Year 533 Modern China: Politics, History and International Relations Prof. Aron Shai See Government – Third Year – International Affairs Cluster 801 American Foreign Policy, 1945 to the Present Prof. Arnon Gutfeld See Government – Second Year 802 Media and Society Dr. Paul Frosh See Government – Second Year 885 Gender and Society Dr. Ruth Barzilai-Lumbroso See Government – Third Year – Additional Elective Courses 902 Introduction to Contemporary Chinese Culture: Literature and Cinema Dr. Zhengwei Wei The focus of this course is on twentieth-century China. Using literary and cinema masterpieces as the main material, the course is aimed at those who are interested in learning about how Chinese society has changed and the major features of its traditions. Exam 4001 Psychological Aspects of Conflicts and their Resolution Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal See Government – Third Year – Conflict Resolution Cluster 4054 The Environment: Problems and Challenges Ms. Noga Levtzion-Nadan

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See Government – Third Year – Additional Elective Courses 4112 Iraq: Politics and Society Dr. Noga Efrati See Government – Third Year – Middle East Cluster Exam Schedule Dates and times of exams are not included in the printed version of the student handbook. Instead, students can find this information on the IDC Herzliya website under “Services.” The entire exam schedule can be accessed by clicking on “Handbook.” Students can find their personal exam schedule by clicking on “My IDC.”

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