Course# |
Class# |
Title |
Day/Time |
Instructor |
HEJS 1103 | 9915 |
Literature & Civilization of Jewish PeopleTakes the student from Biblical Israel to the diverse, contemporary world of Jewish civilization in just one semester with a review of the major themes of the “Torah” and proceeds to examine the ways in which these ideas shaped Jewish civilization. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Jewish culture is required. |
Tu, Th 12:30-1:45PM |
Miller |
HEJS 1149 | 11520 |
Elementary Biblical Hebrew IAn introduction to the biblical language for the student with no previous background. Grammar and drills, using simple texts, prepare the student for independent reading of Hebrew Scripture in the original. |
M, W, F 10:10-11:00AM |
Thames |
HEJS 1151 | 2783 |
Elementary Modern Hebrew IExamines elementary Hebrew grammar, drill in pronunciation, reading of simple texts, practice in easy conversation. |
W 10:10-11:00AM Tu, Th 9:30-10:45AM |
Shamash |
HEJS 1153 | 2784 |
Intermediate Hebrew IExamines elementary Hebrew grammar, drill in pronunciation, reading of simple texts, practice in easy conversation. |
W 9:05-9:55AM Tu, Th |
Shamash |
HEJS 3218 | 1575 |
Palestine Under Greeks & RomansThe political, historical and religious currents in Greco-Roman Palestine. Includes Jewish Revolts; sectarian developments, rise of Christianity and Talmudic academies. Cross-listed with HIST 3330, CAMS 3256, CLCS 3203 |
Tu, Th 3:30-4:45PM |
Miller |
HEJS 3251 | 7295 |
Advanced HebrewFurther grammar study, practice in composition involving the use of everyday vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Readings and films relevant to Israeli culture and history. |
TBA | Shamash |
HEJS 3301 | 1485 |
The Jewish Middle AgesA survey of medieval Jewish literature and culture, sacred and secular, from Middle East to Islamic Spain and Christian lands, 600-1500 C.E. Surveys the rich and varied literature produced by Jews in the medieval period, a formative period for modern Jewish theology, law, philosophy, as well as poetry and prose. |
M, W, F 9:05-9:55AM |
Einbinder |
HEJS 5397 | 9595 |
Sociology of Anti-SemitismSociological analysis of anti-Semitism within diverse societies. Topics include religion, ethnicity, inter-group relations, prejudice, discrimination, and racism, evolution of Jewish civilization, antisemitism as a violation of human rights, issues of diversity and multiculturalism. |
W 3:35-6:35PM |
TBA |
POLS 2998 | TBA |
Politics in the Middle East |
TBA | Eyadat |