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HEBR211

Hebrew Literature
HEBR211 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open

A seminar in modern Hebrew literature. Works of prose and poetry by contemporary Israeli writers will be studied in the context of major issues of Israeli existence: the relationship between secularism and traditional Judaism, the meaning of the Holocaust, conflicts within Israeli society and relations between Arabs and Jews. Selections from the Contemporary Israeli press will also be read and discussed.

MAJOR READINGS

A. B. Joshua, THREE DAYS AND A CHILD
E. Amir, TARNEGOL KAPAROT
Y. Amichai, LOVE POEMS
Y. Garbuz, ALWAYS POLISH
A. Oz, KNOWING A WOMAN
Y. Hendel, TWELVE DAYS IN POLAND

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers, two tests, and weekly written assignments. Regular participation in class discussions is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Hebrew 202 is a prerequisite. If students have not taken Hebrew 202 they may take Hebrew 211 with the permission of the instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RELI

Prerequisites: HEBR202

Section 01
Tammuz, E
Times: M.W.F.. 1:10PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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