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Featured Courses:
HEJS 3295. Funny Jews: On Jewish Humor
Hybrid: MW 12:20-1:10 /F virtual
Why are Jews so funny? What is unique about Jewish humor? What makes a Jewish joke Jewish? What makes a Jewish joke funny? This course examines Jewish humor in a variety of different forms, including literature, film, television, stand-up, and more. Shoulson
HEJS 1103. Literature and Civilization of the Jewish People
Tu/Th 11:00-12:15
Prerequisite for both the major and minor plan of study. This unique course takes the student from Biblical Israel to the diverse, contemporary world of Jewish civilization in just one semester. The course opens with a review of the major themes of the "Torah" and then proceeds to examine the ways in which these ideas shaped Jewish civilization. Readings from Hebrew Scripture (in translation), the Talmud, Midrash, medieval, and modern thinkers. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Jewish culture is required. Taught in English. Fulfills CA 1 (Arts & Humanities) and CA 4 (Diversity & Multiculturalism) general education requirements. Three credits. May not be used to meet the foreign language requirement. Miller
HEJS 3301/CLCS 3203-01 The Jewish Middle Ages: A Survey of Hebrew Literature from Late Antiquity to 1500
MWF 9:05-9:55
A survey of medieval Jewish literature and culture, sacred and secular, from Middle East to Islamic Spain and Christian lands, 600-1500 C.E. This course 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. Primary texts offer exposure to the major genres and centers of Jewish life, ranging from the Middle East to Europe and North Africa. The readings are arranged roughly chronologically; the primary focus is European (Islamic Spain and Christian Europe.) Readings are in translation. Fulfills CA 1 (Arts & Humanities) and CA 4 (Diversity & Multiculturalism) general education requirements. Three credits. Einbinder
INTD 3260/CLCS 3201-01. The Bible - Newly Revised!
Tu/Th 3:30-4:45
This course introduces students to the historical, literary, and archaeological study of Hebrew scripture and the New Testament and is open to students with little or no background in biblical literature as well as to those who have some familiarity with the Tanakh (“Old Testament”), the New Testament, or both. Fulfills Content Area 1 (Arts & Humanities) general education requirements. Three credits. Miller
HEJS 3201/CLCS 3201-02. Selected Books of the Hebrew Bible
MWF 11:15-12:05
Focuses on a biblical book (or books) and emphasizes its literary structure and content using modern approaches as well as midrashic and medieval exegesis. Historical and archaeological material introduced where relevant. Prerequisite: INTD 3260 or HIST 3301 or HEJS 1103, which may be taken concurrently with consent of instructor. A knowledge of Hebrew is not required. May be repeated with change of content and instructor consent. Taught in English. May not be used to meet the foreign language requirement. Three credits. Shoulson
For more information, contact: Aaron Rosman at judaicstudies@uconn.edu