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Academic Year 2005/2006

Jews and Modernity: History and Historiography
HIST 386 SP
Crosslistings:
RELI 226

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. Boyarin, 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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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