Information
about the new minor in Judaic Studies
is now available.
Jewish
Studies Classes at CWRU |
| JDST
201 . Introduction to Judaic
Studies (3 credit hours) |
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An
introduction to the academic study of Judiac religion and culture,
this course does not presuppose any previous study of, or experience
with, Judaism. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to
Judaic Studies, drawing on a variety of methods used in the Social
Sciences and Humanities. Through the use of these methods, the students
will examine the diverse issues and questions that are driving the
current field of Judaic Studies and come to conclusions about the
state of the question. There will be some "field" experience
including a visit to a synagogue and to a Jewish museum. Required
for the Minor in Judaic Studies.
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| HBRW
101. Elementary Modern Hebrew
I (4 credit hours) |
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For
students with no knowledge of Hebrew. Introduces skills for speaking
and writing. One hour of assigned lab work required.
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| HBRW
102. Elementary Modern Hebrew
II (4 credit hours) |
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Continuation
of HBRW 101. Students must attend the Language Resource Center
in addition to class meetings. Prereq: HBRW 101 or equivalent.
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| HBRW
201. Intermediate Modern Hebrew
I (4 credit hours) |
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Intensive
review of grammar and conversational skills through readings, discussions,
and other activities that explore contemporary Israeli life and
Hebrew culture. Prereq: HBRW 102 or equivalent as determined by
department.
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| HBRW
202. Intermediate
Modern Hebrew II (4 credit hours) |
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Continuation
of HBRW 201. Exploration of contemporary Israeli life and Hebrew
culture. Students must attend the Language Resource Center in addition
to class meetings. Prereq: HBRW 201 or equivalent.
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| HBRW
301. Advanced Modern Hebrew I
(4 credit hours) |
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Conversation
and advanced grammar and writing. Short readings and introduction
to contemporary Israeli culture. Creative writing practice. Prereq:
HBRW 202 or equivalent.
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| HBRW
399. Independent Studies |
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For
students who have progressed beyond available course offerings.
Prereq: Permission of department.
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| RLGN
223 -- Religious Roots of the Middle East Conflict |
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This course
examines the rhetoric and symbols used by various voices in the
Middle East in the ongoing debate about the future shape of the
region. For historical and cultural reasons, much of the discourse
draws on religious symbolism, especially, (although not exclusively)
Islamic, Jewish and Christian. Because of the long and complex history
of the region and the religious communities in it, virtually every
act and every place is fraught with meaning. One of the main goals
in the course will be to examine the diverse symbols and rhetorical
strategies being used by the various sides in the conflict and to
see how they are understood by the various audiences that make up
the conflict. |
| RLGN
231. Modern Judaism (3 credit
hours) |
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Jewish
thought since the 18th century, with focus on religious reform movements,
Zionist theory, and formulation of Jewish identity. |
| RLGN
254. The Holocaust (3 credit hours) |
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History
of racism in European society from 18th to 20th century; investigation,
from perspectives of history, psychology, literature, philosophy,
and religion, of how bureaucracy could exterminate six million Jews;
responses of individuals, groups, institutions, and nations to deliberate
extermination of nearly a whole people. Cross-listed as: HSTY 254 |
| RLGN
280 -- Religion and Politics
in the Middle East |
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| RLGN
350/450. Jewish Ethics (3 credit hours) |
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An
exploration of Jewish moral and ethical discourse. The first half
of the course will be devoted to studying the structure and content
of classical Jewish ethics on issues including marriage, abortion,
euthanasia and social justice. Students will read and react to primary
Jewish religious texts. The second half of the course will focus
on various modern forms of Judaism and the diversity of moral rhetoric
in the Jewish community today. Readings will include such modern
thinkers as Martin Buber and Abraham Joshua Heschel. |
