SPI 230 - Jewish-American Literature

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

This course explores the Jewish experience in America from the end of the 19th century until today. Through the media of literature and film, the course explores: the immigrant experience, the move toward assimilation, the reaction to the Holocaust, and the return to (a modern form of) tradition. The goal and objective of the course is to gain an understanding of the development of Jewish-American literature since the great migration of the 1880s, and to show how this literature reflected the issues faced by Jewish immigrants as they became part of American society. In addition, the works studied raise issues related to all ethnic groups in America, as well as to fundamental American values such as freedom, equality, justice, opportunity and family. General studies humanities-literature credit and Holocaust studies program credit.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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