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Expedition Escape from the Classroom: Political Outings on the Campus and the Anxiety of Teaching Ir - Couverture souple

Löwenheim, Oded

 
9780472057115: Expedition Escape from the Classroom: Political Outings on the Campus and the Anxiety of Teaching Ir
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ISBN 10 : 0472057111 ISBN 13 : 9780472057115
Editeur : The University of Michigan Press, 2024

Synopsis

Despite facing profound teaching anxiety stemming from the politically intense surroundings in Israel and his own writer’s block, Oded Löwenheim crafted an innovative college course that breaks free from the traditional classroom setting to explore the depths of Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus campus. He takes his class—and by extension, the reader—to explore the political and historical imprints scattered throughout Mount Scopus, such as the Jerusalem British War Cemetery, the botanical garden of the campus, and the bomb shelter of the Harry S. Truman Research Institute. Drawing from a rich tapestry of disciplines that include political geography, botany, literature, history, and archaeology, this book invites readers to find the international in the everyday.

Expedition Escape from the Classroom offers a unique narrative where teaching and its inherent challenges intersect with the intricacies of global politics, history, and identity. While recounting his academic experiment, Löwenheim grapples with the changing landscape of academia in a neoliberal age, while illustrating how personal vulnerabilities can transform into powerful tools for growth, exploration, and enlightenment. Whether you’re an educator, student, or just a curious reader, Expedition Escape from the Classroom promises a journey of reflection, critical thinking, and profound revelations.

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À propos de l'auteur

Oded Löwenheim is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Éditeur
The University of Michigan Press
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0472057111
ISBN 13 
9780472057115
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
264
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Personne responsable
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