Expedition escape from the classroom : political outings on the campus and the anxiety of teaching IR / Oded Löwenheim.
| Author/creator | Lowenheim, Oded, 1970- author. |
| Other author | Michigan Publishing (University of Michigan), publisher. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | xiv, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Configurations : critical studies of world politics Configurations (Ann Arbor, Mich.) ^A1257517 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-246) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Lowenheim, Oded, 1970- Expedition escape from the classroom Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2024 9780472904723 |
| LCCN | 2024030245 |
| ISBN | 9780472057115 |
| ISBN | 9780472077113 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0472077112 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0472057111 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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