American Jewish History, 1492-2001
HIST 210
Fall 2014
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 223 |
| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies |
The two central questions in this course are these: How did American Jews begin, and continue, to develop a distinct identity from Jews elsewhere? And in turn, how has America been influenced by their presence?
While we begin with Christopher Columbus and discuss colonial episodes (for instance, George Washington's significant letter to the Touro Synagogue), our primary focus will be the 19th and particularly the 20th centuries. Among issues to be explored are the successive waves of Jewish immigration, business and labor, political expression, the arts and popular culture, intergroup relations, and the impact on American Jews of European and Middle Eastern developments. In addition to primary sources and historical scholarship, the class will look at fiction, poetry, music, and film. |
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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: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Hasia R. Diner, THE JEWS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1654 TO 2000 (2004);
Jules Chametzky, et. al., JEWISH AMERICAN LITERATURE: A NORTON ANTHOLOGY (2001) - excerpts
Paul Mendes-Flohr and Jehuda Reinharz, ed., THE JEW IN THE MODERN WORLD: A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY - excerpts
Marge Ferris and Mark Greenberg, JEWISH ROOTS IN SOUTHERN SOIL: A NEW HISTORY (2006)
Art Spiegelman, MAUS: A SURVIVOR'S TAILE (2011 ed.)
OTHERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Examinations and Assignments:
Mid-term essay, research essay (10-15 pp), quiz, and frequent response papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular attendance and contribution to discussion |
| Instructor(s): Schatz,Ronald W. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC004; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 32 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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