printer friendly pageJEWISHST 37Q: Zionism and the Novel (COMPLIT 37Q)
At the end of the nineteenth century, Zionism emerged as a political movement to establish a national homeland for the Jews, eventually leading to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. This seminar uses novels to explore the changes in Zionism, the roots of the conflict in the Middle East, and the potentials for the future. We will take a close look at novels by Israelis, both Jewish and Arab, in order to understand multiple perspectives, and we will also consider works by authors from the North America and from Europe. Note: This course must be taken for a letter grade to be eligible for WAYS credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP, Writing 2
Instructors:
Berman, R. (PI)
JEWISHST 71: Jews and Christians: Conflict and Coexistence (RELIGST 71)
The relationship between Judaism and Christianity has had a long a controversial history. Christianity originated as a dissident Jewish sect but eventually evolved into an independent religion, with only tenuous ties to its Jewish past and present. Since the Holocaust, Jews and Christians have begun the serious work of forging more meaningful relationships with each other. This course explores the most significant moments that have shaped the relationship between Judaism and Christianity and examines some of the theological complexities imbedded in these traditions, while searching constructive ways of situating oneself amidst such complexities.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Duarte de Oliveira, M. (PI)
JEWISHST 85S: A History of Strangers: Jews in the Mediterranean (HISTORY 85S)
A community needs outsiders. Sometimes it needs them to provide material things, but always it needs them to define itself. Focusing on Jews in the early-modern Mediterranean (1450-1750), this course asks questions about the nature of community, the causes and effects of exclusion, and processes of creating the "other." We will look at primary sources produced by "strangers" and so-called "host" societies. Sources include travelogues, maps, novels, poetry, paintings, contracts, Ottoman edicts, Italian charters, and rulings from religious courts.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Daniels, J. (PI)
JEWISHST 86Q: Blood and Money: The Origins of Antisemitism (HISTORY 86Q)
For over two millennia, Jews and Judaism have been the object of sustained anxieties, fears, and fantasies, which have in turn underpinned repeated outbreaks of violence and persecution. This course will explore the development and impact of antisemitism from Late Antiquity to the Enlightenment, including the emergence of the Blood libel, the association between Jews and moneylending, and the place of Judaism in Christian and Islamic theology. No prior background in history or Jewish studies is necessary. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, Writing 2
Instructors:
Dorin, R. (PI)
JEWISHST 101A: First-Year Hebrew, First Quarter (AMELANG 128A)
In the first-year program, students acquire essential Hebrew through abundant opportunities to interact in the language in meaningful ways. The students learn to function appropriately in the language in a variety of social and cultural contexts.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Porat, G. (PI)
JEWISHST 102A: Second-Year Hebrew, First Quarter (AMELANG 129A)
Continuation of
AMELANG 128C. Prerequisite: Placement Test,
AMELANG 128C.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
Porat, G. (PI)
JEWISHST 104: Hebrew Forum (AMELANG 131A)
Intermediate and advanced level. Biweekly Hebrew discussion on contemporary issues with Israeli guest speakers. Vocabulary enhancement. Focus on exposure to academic Hebrew. May be repeat for credit
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
12 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Shemtov, V. (PI)
JEWISHST 104A: First-Year Yiddish, First Quarter (AMELANG 140A)
Reading, writing, and speaking.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Levitow, J. (PI)
JEWISHST 106: Reflection on the Other: The Jew and the Arab in Literature (AMELANG 126, COMPLIT 145)
How literary works outside the realm of Western culture struggle with questions such as identity, minority, and the issue of the Other. How the Arab is viewed in Hebrew literature, film and music and how the Jew is viewed in Palestinian works in Hebrew or Arabic (in translation to English). Historical, political, and sociological forces that have contributed to the shaping of these writers' views. Guest lectures about the Jew in Palestinian literature and music. Note: To be eligible for WAYS credit, you must take course for a Letter Grade.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Shemtov, V. (PI)
;
Levi, M. (TA)
JEWISHST 237: Religion and Politics: A Threat to Democracy? (IPS 237)
The meddling of religion in politics has become a major global issue. Can religion co-exist with politics in a democracy? In Israel this is an acute issue exhibiting an existential question: To what extent religion is a source of the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of Israeli Democracy? The course offered is a research workshop, part of a policy-oriented applied research in motion. The workshop will meet a few times during the Fall Quarter and the instructor will be available to consult with the workshop's participants on a bi-weekly basis. The workshop will include unique opportunities for hands-on, team-based research.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4-5
Instructors:
Carmon, A. (PI)
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