American Jewish History
HIST 210
Fall 2007
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01
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| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies |
| Course Cluster: Jewish and Israel Studies |
This course will explore the history of Jews in the United States. Many topics will be considered including the circumstances of Jews; Europe before emigration; Jews in the economy and labor force; popular culture; diversity among Jews; political commitments (Zionism, liberalism, socialism, Communism, and, most recently, political conservatism); the evolution of Judaism; anti-Semitism; relations between Jews and other immigrants, African Americans, and gentiles generally; the significance of the Holocaust in the United States; Jews in sports, literature, music, and film; and intermarriage. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Students will pose and discuss questions weekly; substantial writing, including an 12-15 pp. essay based on original research.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(HIST-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Hasia R. Diner, THE JEWS IN THE UNITED STATES, 1654-2000
Milton Hindus, ed., ed., THE JEWISH EAST SIDE, 1881-1924
Henry L. Feingold, A TIME FOR SEARCHING: ENTERING THE MAINSTREAM, 1920-1945
Others to be anounced, including many articles and primary documents
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Examinations and Assignments:
Mid-term essay, research essay; weekly questions for discussion |
| Instructor(s): Schatz,Ronald W. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC421; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 11 | FR: 6 |
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