World Cultures of the Jews
CAS JS 100 (4 Credits)
MWF 10:10-11:00 AM
Introduces students to the study of Judaism in its many forms, by exploring Jewish communities across the globe today, their different historical origins and cultural contexts, and strategies of preserving cohesion and transnational solidarity. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.
Instructor: Professor Ingrid Anderson
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
CAS JS 286 (4 Credits) Mts w/ CAS HI 393
A1: TR 2:00-3:15 PM
B1: TR 5:00-6:15 PM
C1: MWF 1:25-2:15 PM
History of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, analysis of conflicting narratives through primary sources and film. Students present their own reflections on the conflict and debate possibilities of resolution. Counts toward majors and minors in History, International Relations, Middle East & North Africa Studies, and Jewish Studies. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
A1 Instructor: Professor Nahum Karlinsky
B1 Instructor: Professor Ingrid Anderson
C1 Instructor: Professor Ingrid Anderson
Jewish Literature
CAS JS 136 (4 Credits) Mts w/ CAS EN 126 and CAS XL 236
TR 12:30 – 1:45 PM
How do changing notions of ethnicity and race, religion, and gender, as well as geographical place define Jewish family and community? Topics include immigration, diaspora, and national culture; patriotism, antisemitism, and multiculturalism; Jewish identities and gender; conversion, assimilation, and acculturation. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
Instructor: Professor Abigail Gillman
The Holocaust Through Film
CAS JS 367 (4 Credits) Mts w/ CAS XL 387 and CAS CI 387
TR 3:30-4:45 PM
Prereq: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120)
An examination of film using the Holocaust as its central topic. What are the political and cultural effects when genocide is represented through film? Can feature films portray history, and if so, what are the consequences for an informed society? Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing- Intensive Course.
Instructor: Professor Matthew Creighton