JS 1260 - Jews In The United States

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Jewish Studies

Description:

This course is designed to look at the history of the Jewish community in America up to the present time. While that history is more than 350 years old, we will focus primarily on the 20th and 21st centuries. We will explore not just historical themes and developments, but also contemporary issues and perspectives. In our discussion, we shall touch on aspects of American, European and world Jewish history. There will be a variety of classroom activities including lecture-discussion, oral reports, films and guest speakers. The aim of this course is to make each class provocative, lively and informative by raising issues and questions regarding the past, present and future of the American Jewish community. Pre- or Co-requisite(s): none

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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