3.2 Political and artistic culture

Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to Israel. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media.

3.2.1 Theme: Artistic culture in the Modern Hebrew-speaking world past and present

3.2.1.1 Sub-theme: Israeli festivals and traditions

  • Cultural traditions in Jewish and non-Jewish communities
  • The Kibbutz
  • Regional and local heritage

3.2.1.2 Sub-theme: Israeli art and architecture

  • Archaeological sites
  • Sites of commemoration and preservation in Israel
  • Israeli art and artists

3.2.2 Theme: Aspects of political life in the Modern Hebrew-speaking world past and present

3.2.2.1 Sub-theme: Democracy in Israel

  • Creation of the Israeli state
  • Israeli Presidents and Prime Ministers past and present
  • The current political scene in Israel

3.2.2.2 Sub-theme: Israeli politics and young people

  • The role of schools in political education
  • Youth movements
  • Young people and political engagement