AS 300.404 - The Israeli Novel

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

This course studies the Israeli novel through close reading of the works of major Israeli writers such as, Ya’akov Shabtai, Amos Oz, A.B Yeshoshua, Amalia Kahana-Carmon, Yehoshua Knaz, David Grossman, Orly Castel-Bloom, Yoel Hoffmann and Etgar Keret. We will focus on questions of style, genres and thematic choices. Among the topics to be discussed are Jewish history and tradition, social and political critiques and minority representations. Classes conducted in English, but students with knowledge of Hebrew are encouraged to read texts in the original. Cross-listed with Jewish Studies and Writing Seminars.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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