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<\/h2>\nProf. Ingrid Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n MWF 10:10-11:00am<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Teamwork\/Collaboration<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RN 104<\/span><\/p>\n Prof. Jonathan Klawans<\/span><\/p>\n MWF 12:20-1:10pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in historical and cultural context, origins to the present. Examines diversity of practices, belief systems, and social structures within these religions. Also addresses debates within and between communities as well as contemporary controversies and concerns. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity\/Innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n EN 126 \/ XL 236<\/span><\/p>\n Prof. Abigail Gillman<\/span><\/p>\n TR 9:30 – 10:45am<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or WR 120).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RN 326<\/p>\n Dr. Yair Lior<\/p>\n MWF 11:15am – 12:05pm<\/p>\n 4 credits<\/p>\n Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (CAS WR 120 or equivalent)<\/p>\n This course explores the rich world of Jewish Mysticism from its earliest roots to its contemporary expressions in the 21st century. We look at the interaction between Jewish mystics and major western schools of thought such as Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Aristotelianism, and Sufism. The course also introduces students to the Kabbalistic tradition and its various historical manifestations. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or other themes in Jewish studies required.<\/p>\n Hub Units: Writing-Intensive Course, Aesthetic Exploration, Teamwork\/Collaboration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HI 150<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Matthew Creighton<\/span><\/p>\n MWF 12:20 – 1:10pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n This course will introduce students to the history of the Jewish people, one that stretches across more than 3 millennia and whose vibrancy continues to the present day. Over the semester we will track the origins of the Jews in the Ancient Near East through their slow yet steady scattering across the globe, ever shaping and being shaped by the civilizations and cultures they encountered. By means of a wide variety of sources (textual, visual, aural), we will pay close attention to the sources of Jewish identity and continuity.<\/span><\/p>\n No prior knowledge of the subject is needed to enroll; students from all colleges and backgrounds are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Historical Consciousness; Oral and\/or Signed Communication; Teamwork\/Collaboration Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RN 322<\/span><\/p>\n Prof. Steven Katz<\/span><\/p>\n TR 12:30 – 1:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n This class surveys Jewish history from the classical period to modern times. It covers: the destruction of the 1st Temple; the encounter with Hellenism; the Roman period; the destruction of the 2nd Temple; the rise and influence of rabbinic Judaism; the medieval era under Muslim and Christian rule; medieval antisemitism; Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah); and philosophy (Maimonides). For the modern era we discuss: the Renaissance; the Reformation; the complex issue of Emancipation; coming to America; the growth of American Judaism; religious reform; modern antisemitism; and Zionism. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RN 384<\/span><\/p>\n Prof. Steven Katz<\/span><\/p>\n TR 3:30 – 4:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Rise of German (and European) antisemitism; rise of Nazism; 1935 Nuremberg Laws; the initial Jewish reaction; racial theory; organizing mass murder including ghettos, concentration camps, killing squads, and gas chambers; bystanders and collaborators (countries, organizations, and individuals); Jewish resistance; post-Holocaust religious responses; moral and ethical issues. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Ethical Reasoning, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instructor: Mark Ludwig<\/span><\/p>\n M 2:30 – 5:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Undergraduate prerequisite: First-Year writing seminar (CASWR 100 or 120.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n History and music of composers targeted during the Holocaust: classical music, jazz, and cabaret musical styles banned as “degenerate” by the Nazis. Particular focus on the art and music created in the Terez\u00edn (Theresienstadt) concentration camp. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Writing-Intensive Course.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n XL 387<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Ofra Amihay<\/span><\/p>\n Section A1: MWF 10:10am – 11:00 am<\/span><\/p>\n Section B2: MWF 11:15am – 12:05pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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? <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing- Intensive Course.<\/span><\/p>\n LH 283, CI 270<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Ofra Amihay<\/span><\/p>\n M 2:30 – 5:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (WR 120 or equivalent)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Israeli society, from its origins to contemporary times, through the medium of film. Topics include immigration; war; the ongoing impact of the Holocaust on Israeli society; trials of women; war; the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Introduction to film analysis and interpretive methods. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Writing-Intensive Course, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HI 392, LH 284<\/span><\/p>\n Instructor: Nahum Karlinsky<\/span><\/p>\n TR 12:30 – 1:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Using a broad array of readings, popular music, documentaries, film and art, this course explores Israel’s political system, culture, and society, including the status of minorities in the Jewish state; post-1967 Israeli settlement projects; and the struggle for Israel’s identity. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Writing- Intensive Course, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HI 393<\/span><\/p>\n Section A1: Prof. Nahum Karlinsky, TR 2:00 – 3:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n Section B1: Dr. Dotan Greenvald, W 2:30 – 5:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n 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. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RN 249<\/span><\/p>\n Prof. Adam Seligman<\/span><\/p>\n MWF 12:20 – 1:10pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Explores historical and contemporary manifestations of Islamophobia and Antisemitism. Students are exposed to wide range of relevant written and visual texts as well as theoretical approaches. Includes active learning component and collaborative presentations by students. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Ethical Reasoning, The Individual in Community, Teamwork\/Collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LH 340<\/span><\/p>\n Instructor: Mira Angrist<\/span><\/p>\n MWF 12:20 – 1:10pm<\/span><\/p>\n 4 credits<\/span><\/p>\n Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLH212) or equivalent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An advanced Hebrew language course, which uses as its “textbook” Israeli newspapers, television, and online news media. Students follow current events in Israel (politics, business, sports, etc.); compare coverage in diverse outlets; speak and write knowledgeably about Israeli society. <\/span><\/p>\n Hub Units: Ethical Reasoning, Digital\/Multimedia Expression.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For a full course list with descriptions, scroll down. 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JS 121: Judaism, Christianity, Islam<\/b><\/h3>\n
Jewish Literature and Thought<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n
JS 136: Jewish Literature<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 246: Jewish Mysticism<\/strong><\/h3>\n
History and the Holocaust<\/em><\/h2>\n
JS 150: Introduction to Jewish History<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 252: History of Judaism<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 260: The Holocaust<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 365: Music and the Holocaust<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 367: The Holocaust Through Film<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Contemporary Jewish Societies and Cultures, Including Israel Studies<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n
JS 283: Israeli Culture Through Film (in English Translation)<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 285: Israel: History, Politics, Culture, Identity<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 286: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 379: Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism<\/b><\/h3>\n
JS 380: Israeli Culture Through Media<\/b><\/h3>\n