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Judaic Studies Current Courses


Course Offerings Fall 2013

Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
HEBR 103-01Elementary Modern Hebrew
Instructor: Nitsa Kann
Course Description:
Introduction to the modern Hebrew language. Alphabet, phonics and grammatical structures. Emphasizes development of reading comprehension, composition and conversational skills.		0930:MTWRF   EASTC 107
HEBR 116-01Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Instructor: Nitsa Kann
Course Description:
Formal study of Hebrew language with emphasis on oral practice and writing skills. Prerequisite: 104 or the equivalent.		1030:MTWRF   EASTC 107
Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
JDST 104-01Introduction to Judaism
Instructor: Andrea Lieber
Course Description:
Cross-listed with RELG 104-01.		1030:MWF   DENNY 212
JDST 240-01Women in Judaism
Instructor: Andrea Lieber
Course Description:
Cross-listed with WGST 201-01 and RELG 250-01. This course examines issues of gender in Jewish religion, Jewish culture and Jewish literature in various historical periods. We will begin by looking at the roles of women in the Bible and other classical Jewish texts, though the course will concentrate on gendered representations of Jews since the 19th century and contemporary debates about gender in modern Jewish life. What are the cultural and historical sources of Jewish stereotypes, such as the Jewish American Princess, the Jewish mother or the effeminate (and nuerotic) Jewish male? In what way has the advent of feminism challenged Judiasm's traditional gender roles and the roles of male/female in the Jewish family? Readings explore the connection between gender stereotypes and anti-Semitism and how they have affected relations among Jews and between Jews and non-Jews.		1130:MWF   DENNY 104
JDST 250-01Beyond Belief: Jewish Sec Cltr
Instructor: Andrea Lieber
Course Description:
Cross-listed with RELG 260-01.		1230:MWF   DENNY 104
JDST 264-01Pol, Soc, & Culture in Israel
Instructor: Neil Diamant
Course Description:
Cross-listed with MEST 264-01 and POSC 264-01.		1330:MR   STERN 103
Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
MEST 264-01Pol, Soc, & Culture in Israel
Instructor: Neil Diamant
Course Description:
Cross-listed with JDST 264-01 and POSC 264-01.		1330:MR   STERN 103
Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
POSC 264-01Pol, Soc, & Culture in Israel
Instructor: Neil Diamant
Course Description:
Cross-listed with JDST 264-01 and MEST 264-01.		1330:MR   STERN 103
Course CodeTitle/InstructorMeets
RELG 104-01Introduction to Judaism
Instructor: Andrea Lieber
Course Description:
Cross-listed with JDST 104-01.		1030:MWF   DENNY 212