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3.00 Credits
A study of one or more works of rabbinic literature from among Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, commentaries, and codes. Analytical reading of the texts in English translation and discussion of their religious, legal, historical, and literary implications. May be repeated for credit if topic differs. Only one of A Jst 325 and A Rel 325 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Jst 150 or A Jst 155. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the range of Jewish thought and philosophical movements from the mid-seventeenth century to the present. Focuses on key Jewish thinkers, philosophers, and theologians, exploring questions of Jewish ethics, religion, relationships to God, and moral responsibility in a time of increased secularization. Only one of A Jst 331 and A Rel 331 may be taken for credit.
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3.00 Credits
A detailed examination of Jewish history in West and Central Europe that highlights the transformation and politicization of Jewish life in the modern era until World War II. Examines the denominalization of Judaism; the Jewish Enlightenment and its opponents; the campaigns for and against emancipation; the role of Jews in European culture, politics, and industry; and the rise of modern antisemitism. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
A detailed examination of Jewish history and culture in Russia, the U.S.S.R., Poland, and the Baltic States in the period of East European Jewry's encounter with and participation in the modern world. Explores the conflicts between Hasidism, traditional Rabbinic Judaism, and the Jewish Enlightenment. Investigates the complex legal, economic, political, and demographic status of Jewry under Russian imperial rule and its development in the period between the two World Wars. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth study of the political system of Israel: its history, social and political cleavages, governing institutions and persistent problems. Only one of A Jst 359 & R Pos 359 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): R Pos 101 or 101Z and 102, or junior or senior class standing. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of autobiographical writing that addresses the complex interaction between the individual writer's development and his or her relationship with Jewish tradition, faith, practice, and identity. The literature covered includes traditional autobiographies, memoirs, and diaries, but may also include autobiographical writing in the wider sense, including works of fiction, poetry, and film. The course may offer either an intensive survey of a broad range of modern Jewish literature in one or more genres, or take a thematic, national, chronological, or generic approach to the subject matter. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
Readings in literature by modern Jewish writers that addresses themes and issues of importance to modern Jewry. The course may offer either an intensive survey of a broad range of modern Jewish literature in one or more genres, or take a thematic, national, chronological, or generic approach to the subject matter. Prerequisite: a 100-level English literature course or permission of the instructor. Only one of A Jst 367 and A Eng 367 may be taken for credit.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced Judaic Studies students receive undergraduate credit for assisting with 100- or 200-level Judaic Studies courses under the close supervision of the instructor. Students at this level lead small group discussions several times in the semester; offer one class presentation, which will also be written up as a paper and submitted to the instructor; and may assist in grading quizzes and examinations. Students meet regularly with the instructor, who helps students improve their knowledge of the topic and discusses pedagogical techniques. Course may be repeated once for credit with approval of department chair. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and department chair.
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3.00 Credits
As soon as it came into being in the late 19th century, the modern Jewish theatre became a vital form of self-expression. Yiddish theatre at the turn of the 20th century addressed every major issue confronting the Jewish people, including persecution, economic deprivation, modernization, and mass migration.? Ever since then, Jewish artists working in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, and other languages have used the theatre to explore a vast range of experiences in just as wide a range of styles and forms.?Jewish dramatists and performers built theatrical cultures from the ground up in Hebrew and Yiddish in a matter of decades, and have contributed significantly to the drama throughout much of Europe and the Americas.? Written work for the course will consist of several short essays and a longer term paper. Only one of A Jst?458 and A?Thr 458?may be taken for credit.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Supervised practical experience in an institution of the Jewish community. Students will study the structure and issues of American Jewish communal organization through personal service and directed reading. Course may be repeated once for credit with approval of departmental chair up to a total of 6 credits for both courses. Internships are open only to qualified juniors and seniors who have an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher. Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair. S/U graded.
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