Let's consider the ties that bind us: how to balance your individuality with the expectations of the people closest to you or of greater society? To do so, we'll read the inspiration for "1984" and "A Brave New World", explore 1920s NYC, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and the Korean diaspora in Japan, and follow the struggles of an artist in a Hasidic community. To be read in advance: Yevgeny Zamyatin: We Hernan Diaz: Trust Yu Hua: Chronicle of a Blood Merchant Chaim Potok: My Name is Asher Lev Min Jin Lee: Pachinko

This course will be taught in English. You need at least B2 in English to take part.

This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to read and write Hebrew letters, and gives you a basic understanding of the Hebrew language's structure. You will also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Hebrew. The course will be taught in English. You need English level A2-B1.