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Academic Year 2002/2003
Jews and Modernity: History and Historiography
HIST 286 SP
This course will examine dilemmas and challenges Jews faced in modern times. We will read texts that focus on these challenges and Jewish responses to them, as well as various historical perspectives on this subject.
The
readings will include both primary and secondary sources. We will also view some films that address issues pertaining to the topic of the course.
MAJOR READINGS
H. Graetz, HISTORY OF THE JEWS
T. Herzl, JEWISH STATE & OLD NEW LAND
S.R.Hirsch, THE NINETEEN LETTERS
S. Maimon, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
D. Boyarim, UNHEROIC CONDUCT
M. Stanislawski, ZIONISM AND THE FIN DE
SIECLE
Primary sources related to
Hasidism, Haskalah, Musar movement, etc.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One short paper based on a primary source & a research paper that will be an elaboration on the first paper.
Participation in class discussion
Regular responses
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Teter,Magdalena
- Instructor's Course Page
- Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: PAC136
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: X FR: X
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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