SOC 1730 - Soc Contmp Jewish Life

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

The effects Jews have had on American society and how American society has influenced Judaism; mechanisms used by Jews and other religious groups to thwart change or to adapt to the host culture: membership in associations and organizations, political behavior and lobbies, links with Israel. Relationships between Jews and other societal groups. In the honors version, each student reviews research literature on Jews in America, Israel, and/or another geographic location; comes up with a research design; and implements the collection of data. As a group, students critique all projects, reinforcing their knowledge of several methodological techniques as well as becoming informed about scientific investigations relevant to various aspects of contemporary Jewish life.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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