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JUDAIC STUDIES (JUS)

103A. Elementary Modern Hebrew (5) I CDT Intensive introduction to basic oral skills, reading and writing to accomplish simple conversation and read easy Hebrew with comprehension. (Identical with NES 103A).

103B. Elementary Modern Hebrew (5) II CDT Intensive introduction to basic oral skills, reading and writing to accomplish simple conversation and read easy Hebrew with comprehension. (Identical with NES 103B).

194. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

203A. Intermediate Modern Hebrew (5) I CDT Instruction to achieve moderate fluency in conversation, reading and writing. P, JUS 103B or qualification by equivalency exams. (Identical with NES 203A).

203B. Intermediate Modern Hebrew (5) II CDT Instruction to achieve moderate fluency in conversation, reading and writing. P, JUS 103B or qualification by equivalency exams. (Identical with NES 203B).

273. Introduction to Judaism (3) I Exploration of Judaism in its diversity to its history and to proponents of its prese nt forms, from Sephardi to Ashkenazi, and from Orthodox to Reform. Focusing on the adaptive answers of Judaism to a variety of challenges, this course will encourage an understanding of the interplay between texts, rituals, symbols and community instituti ons in the 3,500 years of Jewish adaptations. (Identical with RELI 273).

294. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

303. Advanced Hebrew (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Advanced instruction in modern Hebrew language and literature. P, JUS 203B. (Identical with NES 303).

310. Apocalyptic Imagination (3) II Survey of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature which explores the literary features and sociological significance of apocalyptic thought in Western culture from antiquity to the present. (Identical with RELI 310).

321. Women in Judaism (3) II Images of Jewish women in Jewish and other texts. Texts include religious, historical and literary genres from biblical, medieval, and modern sources. The course will deal with Jewish women as mothers, leaders, stereotypes, and current feminist viewpoints. (Identical with RELI 321, W S 321).

322. Modern Jewish Thought (3) I Course traces the historical development of the many expressions of modern Jewish philosophy and theology since the seventeenth century. P, JUS 273.

335. Jews in American Film (3) I II S Examines Jewish culture and life as it has been portrayed in American film using Hollywood's images as a springboard to study issues in 20th century Jewish identity. (Identical with HIST 335).

341. Survey of Jewish Music (3) II Covers the history of Jewish music from biblical times to the present day. (Identical with MUS 341).

352. Israeli Women (3) I Themes include women in Judaism, women in Zionism, women in Yishuv, women in the Palmah generation. Areas receiving special attention include women in Israeli law, religion, women in the army and women in the Kibbutz. (Identical with NES 352 and W S 352).

347. Hebrew Literature in Translation (3) I Introduces major ideological trends themes and writers of the last 100 years of Hebrew fiction and poetry.

370A. History of the Jews: Modern Jewish History (3) I II Survey of major political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the history of Diaspora Jewry: Modern Jewish history. (Identical with HIST 370A, RELI 370A).

370B. History of the Jews: The Jew in the Medieval World (to the 17th Century) (3) I II Survey of major political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the history of Diaspora Jewry: The Jew in the medieval world (to the 17th century). (Identical with HIST 370B, RELI 370B).

372A. History and Religion of Israel in Ancient Times: Biblical Period through the Babylonian Exile (3) I Survey of the history and religion of ancient Israel. Biblical period through the Babylonian Exile; introduction to the Hebrew Bible. (Identical with HIST 372A, NES 372A, RELI 372A). Approved as Tier 2 - Humanities. Effective Spring 1999.

372B. History and Religion of Israel in Ancient Times: Ezra-Nehemiah to the Roman Empire (3) II Survey of the history and religion of ancient Israel. Ezra-Nehemiah to the Roman Empire, with emphasis on the formation of rabbinic Judaism. (Identical with HIST 372B, NES 372B, RELI 372B). Approved as Tier 2 - Humanities. Effective Spring 1999.

374. The Holocaust (3) II (Identical with HIST 374, which is home).

376. German-Jewish Writers (3) I (Identical with GER 376, which is home). Approved as Tier 2 - Humanities. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement. Spring 99

377. Modern Israel (3) I Evolution of the State of Israel from the rise of Zionism in 19th Century Europe to the present. Survey of the origins of the State of Israel from the rise of Zionism in 19th Century Europe to the Declaration of the State of Israel in 1948. Evolution of the State of Israel from 1949 to the present. Emphasis on interactive generative processes and understanding of the interplay between past processes and present socio-political realities. (Identical with HIST 377, NES 377, POL 377).

382. Archaeology and the Bible (3) II Focuses on the relationship between archaeological investigations and the study of the Bible. In combination with a discussion of how archaeology can assist in reconstructing many aspects of the cultural and social milieu of the Bible, this course will survey major discoveries, which illuminate the Bible. (Identical with NES 382, RELI 382).

396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II

399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

409A. Biblical Hebrew: Prose Texts (3) I II (Identical with NES 409A, which is home). May be convened with JUS 509A.

409B. Biblical Hebrew: Poetry (3) II (Identical with NES 409B, which is home). May be convened with JUS 509B.

430. Prophecy in Ancient Israel (3) II Traces the origins and nature of Israelite prophecy within its ancient Near Eastern cultural context. Focus on the literary forms of Israelite and Judaic prophecy and on the philosophical issues addressed by several major prophets. (Identical with RELI 430). May be convened with JUS 530.

435. Jewish Mysticism (3) II Surveys the ideology, symbolism, and major themes of Jewish mysticism as evidenced in several prominent mystical texts. The core of this course will be reading the texts in English translation and the development of skills in reading and understanding a Jewish mystical text. (Identical with NES 435, RELI 435). May be convened with JUS 535.

438. The Book of Psalms (3) I The characteristic features of Hebrew poetry. The literary development of these writings and their function in the Israelite cult. Examples of biblical poetry outside the book o f Psalms also considered. (Identical with NES 438, RELI 438). May be convened with JUS 538.

440. Jews and Judaism in German Culture (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II (Identical with GER 440, which is home).

454. Spanish Inquisition (3) I (Identical with HIST 454, which is home).

455. Introduction to Rabbinic Literature (3) II Major ethical and legal texts of rabbinic Judaism for critical understanding of the different modes of rabbinic thought and writing through study of different forms of rabbinic literature in English translation. (Identical with RELI 455).

493. Internship (1-4) [Rpt./]

494. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

495. Colloquium

f. Ancient Near East (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II (Identical with NES 495F, which is home). May be convened with JUS 595F.

g. Judaic Studies (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II P, consult department before enrolling. May be convened with JUS 595G.

496. Seminar

k. Early Judaism and the Beginning of Christianity (3) II (Identical with RELI 496K). May be convened with JUS 596K.

w. Feminist Approaches in the Bible (3) II (Identical with NES 496W, RELI 496W, W S 496W). May be convened with JUS 596W.

498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

499H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II

509A. Biblical Hebrew: Prose Texts (3-4) I CDT (Identical with NES 509A, which is home). May be convened with JUS 409A.

509B. Biblical Hebrew: Poetry (3-4) II CDT (Identical with NES 509B, which is home). May be convened with JUS 409B.

530. Prophecy in Ancient Israel (3) II For a description of course topics see JUS 430. Graduate-level requirements include a substantial research paper. (Identical with RELI 530). May be convened with JUS 430.

535. Jewish Mysticism (3) II For a description of course topics see JUS 435. Graduate-level requirements include a substantial research paper. (Identical with NES 535). May be convened with JUS 435.

538. The Book of Psalms (3) I For a description of course topics see JUS 438. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and a substantial research paper. (Identical with NES 538, RELI 538). May be convened with JUS 438.

553. Advanced Hebrew (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Advanced instruction in Biblical and/or Rabbinic Hebrew language and literature. P, JUS 409B or JUS 509B or consent of instructor. (Identical with NES 553).

593. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

594. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

595. Colloquium

f. Ancient Near East (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II (Identical with NES 595F, which is home). May be convened with JUS 495F.

g. Judaic Studies(3) [Rpt./ 4] I II For a description of course topics see JUS 495G. May be convened with JUS 495G. P, consult department before enrolling.

596. Seminar

k. Early Judaism and the Beginning of Christianity (3) II For a description of course topics see JUS 496K. (Identical with RELI 596K). May be convened with JUS 496K.

w. Feminist Approaches in the Bible (3) II For a description of course topics see JUS 496W. (Identical with NES 596W, RELI 596W). May be convened with JUS 496W.

599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] II

799. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

908. Case Studies (3) [Rpt./]

910. Thesis (2-6) [Rpt./]

920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]


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