Courses developed at Sakhnin Academic College during the Demo project, within the Erasmus+ program of the European Union

Migration, Minorities, and Children’s Literature 

Departments: English, Early Childhood, Special Education, Science, Arabic.

The course connects children’s literature and academic readings on migration and marginalization with students’ life challenges as members of a minority group in Israel. Students are invited to respond to the children’s books and readings using reader response strategies that combine arts, self, and community. They also engage in project-based learning through PhotoVoice projects and making films regarding displacement, enabling them to reflect on their challenging reality. Such engagements provide a safe space for students to contemplate marginalization, identity, privilege, memory, and aspirations for a better future.

 

Identity, Society, and Culture

Departments: English, Early Childhood, Special Education, Science, Arabic.

This course introduces students to several important social, historical, and economic aspects that affect Arab society in Israel. 20th-century trends that influenced the developing social and civil identity of Palestinians in Israel will be discussed. Issues will include socioeconomic status and rights, gender, migration, social movements, art, and Israeli education policies in Arab schools. The reality of Palestinians will be described by looking at the criteria used by Arab society to define itself.  Students will also become familiarized with the challenges facing this society in the 21st century.

 

Anthropology of Displacement in the Arab Society in Israel, 

Departments: English, Early Childhood, Special Education, Science.

This course introduces students to several important social, historical, and economic aspects that affect Arab society in Israel. It discusses various trends and issues that helped shape and define this community and its challenges.

Emphasis will be placed on understanding and evaluating key social concepts regarding migration, such as displacement, migrant, refugee, and borders, and developing sensitivity toward the beliefs and values of others, so that students may fully comprehend the complex social and historical constructs and promote peaceful coexistence.