HISTORY
History of the Jewish People I, Professor Franklin
History 114 – Class #: 85639 – Tu, Th – 12:15pm-1:30pm – PH 157 – 3 hr. 3 cr.
The ancient period. Emphasis on the interpretation of literary and archaeological evidence in light of modern scholarship. (Perspectives: meets PI)
Israel/Palestine & the Tumultuous Transition of the Modern Middle East Professor Rosenblum
History 200 – VT- Class #: 19417 – Tu – 3:10-5:50pm – PH 156 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
This course will explore the most contemporary phase of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, from the Al Aksa Intifadeh of 2001 to the present. It will investigate the ramifications of a territorially and ideologically divided Palestinian movement (PA West Bank/Hamas Gaza), a third Netanyahu Government which will most likely be a messy coalition, and the second term of Barak Obama which may not be able to escape engagement with the “Muddle East”. The struggle in Israel/Palestine is reflected in the broader region, where the bloom is off the Rose of the “Arab Spring”. The polarization and crisis of governance and economy in Egypt, the Syrian civil war and potential of implosion and contagion into Lebanon, as well as the crisis associated with Iran and nuclear weapons are all indicators of a new regional order or chaos.
This course is part of the award winning “America and the Middle East: Clash of Civilizations or Meeting of Minds” series of courses.
History and Culture of the Bukharian Jews
Professor Rybakov
History 200W – VT -Class # : 19421 – We – 6:30-9:20pm – KY 417 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
This course offers an overview of the history and culture of the Bukharian Jews, one of the oldest Jewish communities formed in Central Asia as an independent ethnos with a special way of life, its own language, and well defined national ethnic self-identification. This course will look at the origins of the Jewish population in Central Asia and will concentrate on the second part of the 19th century (period of Russian conquest of the region in 1865) till the present time (massive exodus from the former Soviet Union), when the new communities were developed in Israel and the USA. By the end of the semester, students are expected to have acquired a literacy, if not fluency,in the development of the Bukharian Jewish ethnos in Central Asia, its achievements and downfall, community, culture, traditions, music, language and literature.
History of Medieval to Modern Jewish Mysticism and Kabbala (Part II)
Professor Shur
History 200W –Class #: 85925 – Tu, Th– 10:45am-12:00pm – PH 231 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
We will explore the origins of Jewish Medieval Mysticism,from Safed to Lurianic Kabbala, through the false messianic movements, to the Hassidic Masters and their descendants into the modern era. We will look into the new field of “Biblical Codes” to ascertain their authenticity and relevance to the study of Jewish Mysticism. (Continuation of “Introduction to Jewish Mysticism”)
Jews in Medieval Christendom
Professor Franklin
History 251: Class #: 85788 – Tu, Th – 9:15am-10:30am – KY 417 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
This course explores the political, religious and cultural history of the Jews of Roman Catholic Europe between the years 500 and 1500. Topics to be given special attention include the position of the Jews in relation to evolving church and state institutions, internal spiritual and cultural movements, and perceptions of Jews in Christian society. (ET)
History of Modern Israel
Professor Alteras
History 256: Class#: 85794 – Mo, We, 10:45am-12:00pm – KY 417 – 3hr., 3 cr.
The history of Israel from the founding of the state to the present; emphasis on the circumstances leading to the establishment of the Jewish State and on the domestic and foreign policy of Israel
Italian Renaissance 1300-1600
Professor Pine
History 303: Class #: 85838 – Mo, We – 1:40-2:55pm – PH 157 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Contact History Depart. for course description.
Fascism, Nazism, Stalin
Staff
History 310 – Class #: 85845 – Tu, Th – 3:10-4:25pm – KY 417 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Contact History Dept. for course description.
Problems in Hist.
Professor Alteras
History 799– VT: Class #: 85913 – Mo – 1:40-3:30pm – KY 417 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Contact History Dept. for course description.
HEBREW
HEBREW – BASIC LANGUAGE COURSES
Hebrew 101: Elementary Hebrew I
Professor Sandalon
Class #: 86999 – Tu, Th – 12:10-2:00pm – KY 119A – 4 hr., 4 cr.
A beginner’s course in modern Hebrew.
Hebrew 203 – Intermediate Hebrew I
Professor Sandalon
Class #: 87005– Tu, Th – 10:45am-12:00pm – KY 119A – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Prereq.: Hebrew 102 or equivalent. A continuation of Hebrew 102.
HEBREW – COURSES IN ENGLISH
Modern Hebrew Lit. in Translation
Professor Segal
Hebrew 150: Class #: 87009 – Tu, Th – 10:45am-12:00pm – KG 204– 3 hr., 3 cr.
Readings in modern Hebrew literature in translation.
(RL, WC)
Modern Hebrew Lit. in Translation
Professor Segal
Hebrew 150: Class #: 87013– Tu, Th – 12:15-1:30 pm – KG 204 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Readings in modern Hebrew literature in translation.
(RL, WC)
Modern Hebrew Lit. in Translation
Professor Gruber
Hebrew 150: Class #: 87048– Mo, We – 1:40-2:55 pm – KG 206 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Readings in modern Hebrew literature in translation.
(RL, WC)
HEBREW – ADVANCED LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE COURSES
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Professor Gruber
Hebrew 305: Class #: 89562 – Mo, We – 10:45 am-12:00pm, KG 203A
Prereq.: Hebrew 204 or equivalent. A continuation of Hebrew 204.
Study of modern Hebrew texts to improve the students’ command of the language and to develop an appreciation of modern literature. For students who have completed two years of college level study (or equivalent) in a general Hebrew course or who have attained a reading knowledge of Biblical or Rabbinic Hebrew without practice in modern literature.
ENGLISH
Intro to the Bible
Professor Shippee
English 153W:Class #: 90344– Mo – 6:30-9:20pm – RA 102 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Selected books of the Old Testament in English translation. Cannot be taken for credit if student has taken English 381.
(CV, WC, PI)
PHILOSOPHY
Intro to Philosophy of Religion
Professor Puglisi
Philosophy 116: Class #: 87538– Sa – 1:00-4:00pm – PH 152– 3 hr., 3 cr.
A philosophical examination of basic concepts in religion such as God, religious meaning, faith, and religious experience. Readings will be selected from classical and contemporary sources. (CV, ET)
Intro to Philosophy of Religion
Professor Basevich
Philosophy 116: Class #: 87958– Tu, Th – 3:10-4:25 pm – KY 312 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
See above description. (CV, ET)
Intro to Philosophy of Religion
Professor Basevich
Philosophy 116: Class #: 87967– Tu – 6:30-9:20 pm – PH 152 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
See above description. (CV, ET)
Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
Professor Doukhan
Philosophy 116: Class #: 90089 – Mo, We – 3:10-4:25pm – KY 281 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
See above description (CV. ET)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Contemporary Middle East
Professor Flamhaft
Political Science 240: Class #: 85581– Tu, Th– 9:15-10:30am – PH 121 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
The expansion of the European State system into the Middle East and the regional adjustments. The changing patterns of regional and international politics in the Middle East, contrasting the League of Nations and the United Nations systems. (WC)
Contemporary Middle East
Professor Petaludis
Political Science 240: Class #: 86338 – Sa – 1:00-4:00pm – PH 245 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
See above description. (WC)
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The following is a listing of courses on broad themes and topics, which either contain a Jewish component in the formal syllabus or which allow you to do papers and assignments on Jewish-related issues within the context of the course. T hese courses will count for the Jewish Studies Major and Minor if students do Jewish Studies related work in the course.
The 100 level courses are listed as electives only and do not count toward the Jewish Studies Major.
HISTORY
American History 1865-Present
Professor Davis-Kram
History 104: Class #: 85613 –Th – 5:00–7:50 pm – RZ 109 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
The United States from Reconstruction to the present time. (SS, US)
Jewish Studies students could do research on an area of Jewish studies such as immigration, Jews in the early, or later, motion picture industry, Jewish political issues and leadership , Jewish women in the women’s rights struggle, United States involvement (or refusal) to rescue Jews during the Holocaust, Jewish victims of the McCarthy era, etc.
History of New York State
Professor Davis-Kram
History 284: Class #: 85816 – Tu – 12:15-3:05– RZ 109– 3 hr., 3 cr.
Jewish Studies students could choose any area of NYS during a particular period/decade and explore the lives of Jews in that time and place/city/town. Another option would be a biographical study of a Jewish individual or family during one time and place. Examples are: the Jewish immigrants to Dutch New Amsterdam; Jewish families and their involvement in the American Revolution, Jews in the development of particular areas of the state , industries in which Jews were active in NY State, Jews elected to political office in NYS, Jewish immigrant communities in a city or town along the Hudson River – e.g. Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Albany. Prof. Davis-Kram generally does not allow students to use NY City for this course since she teaches two courses on NYC in which those topics are more useful. (Please confirm with Prof. Davis-Kram if you are taking this course as part of the Jewish Studies Major or Minor). (US)
History of Women Modern Europe
Professor Bloch
History 308: Class #: 89870 – Mo, We – 1:40-2:55pm – PH 108 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Contact History Dept. for course description.
Film & Hist. – Hollywood & WW II
Professor Davis-Kram
History 370: Class #: 28408 – Tu – 5:00-7:50pm – KY 312 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
There are numerous topics on Jewish involvement in this topic. Examples are the involvement of different studios in exposing Nazi propaganda and subterfuge during the 1930s by producing films on the subjects, threats of some individuals against said companies Holocaust films made between the 1950s and now, immigrant Jewish figures on the screen and behind the scenes in Hollywood — the beauty queen who not only became a major star in the 1930s and 40s,but also helped invent a technology for targeting bomb drops during the war (guess who), Jews who created major patriotic music during, before and after WW II, etc.
SOCIOLOGY
Ethnic and Racial Relations
Professor Eisenberg
Sociology 211: Class #: 86937– Tu, Th – 12:15-1:30 pm – KY 429 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Major ethnic and racial groups, ethnic contact, and ethic relations in American society and in other cultures. Prereq.: Sociology 101 (SS, US)
Sociology of Religion
Professor Cho
Sociology 221:Class #: 84891– Tu, Th – 3:10-4:25 pm – QH 260 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
The nature of religion, its relationship to other institutions, and its changing role and function in modern society.
Sociology of Death & Dying
Professor Heilman
Sociology 289: Class #: 85118 – Tu, Th – 10:45am-12:00 pm – Ph 113– 3 hr., 3 cr.
This course focuses on attitudes toward death, funeral practices in various cultures, The cultural components of mourning, and the social organization of death and dying in Bureaucratic settings such as the hospital and nursing home. The course will include Practices and customs associated with the Jewish death and dying.
Sociology prerequisites may be waived after a consultation with Prof. Heilman.
Hispanic – Jewish Literature in Translation
Professor Glickman
Spanish 51:Class #: 90760 – MoWe – 10:45am-12:00pm – KY 246 – 3 hr., 3 cr.
Introduction to Hispanic-Jewish fiction and critical material (Latin American, Brazilian and Spanish,Sephardic and Ashkenazic). Students will learn to read, discuss and write about texts in fulfillment of the norms of literature as a discipline, including techniques of close reading, stylistic analysis of formal features and literary genres and periods. Students will learn to read novels, short stories, plays and diaries and analyze literary and cultural models that seek to define identity.
Available course descriptions are provided. Please contact the individual department or professor for additional course information.
