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Courses for Fall Semester, 2008
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Broaden your Judaic experience, take Judaic Studies courses this semester, pursue a minor or a certificate in Judaic Studies.
HBR 1120
ELEMENTARY MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Elementary Modern Hebrew for the first semester is designed to teach major language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, and to introduce the student to Israeli culture and Jewish civilization. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Hebrew alphabet is required. The course is open to students and members of the community who have had no background in Hebrew.
Section: 0001 | Tue & Thu | 13:30-15:20 | 4-credits (code: 80402) | CL1 218 | Instructor: D. Avni
Section: 0002 | Tue & Thu | 15:30-17:20 | 4-credits (code: 80822) | CL1 218 | Instructor: D. Avni
Section: 0003 | Tue & Thu | 8:30-10:20 | 4-credits (code: 81022) | CL1 218 | Instructor: D. Avni
HBR 2200 (code: 81636)
INTERMEDIATE MODERN HEBREW I
Intermediate Modern Hebrew I, the third semester Hebrew course, is designed to continue the study of modern Hebrew; increase proficiency in conversation, reading and writing skills, and further expose students to Israeli culture. Elementary Modern Hebrew II (HBR 1121) or equivalent is prerequisite.
Tue & Thu | 12:00-13:15 | 4-credits (code: 80402) | CL1 113 | Instructor: D. Avni
JST 3100 (code: 91016)
THE HEBREW CREATIVE MIND
A survey of the creative expressions of Hebrew civilization as found in the Hebrew Bible, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and medieval Hebrew poetry and prose in English translation. Special attention will be given to literary genres, themes and devices. Major biblical stories and figures—such as Abraham, the binding of Isaac, Moses, David and Bath-Sheba, Ruth, Jonah and Job—will be discussed and analyzed as depicted in the Bible and as perceived and portrayed in post-biblical literature.
Tue & Thu | 10:30-11:45 | 3-credit course | VAB 111 | Instructor: M. Pelli
JST 3126 (code: 91014)
ROMANTIC LOVE IN THE BIBLE
This course deals with the dimensions of romantic love in biblical narrative. It focuses on biblical depiction of human feelings of romantic love and relationships, and will examine social norms and historical events which shed light on the role and nature of man-woman interactions in ancient Israel.
Tue & Thu | 15:00-16:15 | 3-credit course | CL1 309 | Instructor: K. Hanson
JST 3401 (code: 80447)
THE HISTORY OF JEWISH PEOPLE I
A historical, cultural and religious survey of the Jewish people from its inception in the biblical era through the Greco-Roman and Rabbinic periods. The course will examine such topics as the literature of the Bible, biblical law, prophecy and ethics, Babylonian exile, post-biblical Judaism, second Commonwealth Judaism, the Oral and Written Law, the Mishnah and the Talmud.
Tue | 18:00-20:50 | 3-credit course | ENG 327 | Instructor: K. Hanson
JST 3415 (code: 92728)
AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
A survey study of the 350 years of Jewish presence in America and its influence on and contribution to American life and culture. Topics to be discussed: America's birth based on Jewish principles; support for America's revolution; immigration; acculturation; encountering anti-Semitism; interfacing religious dynamics with modern America; contributions in politics, economy, science and medicine; heroes of American Jewish life.
Thu | 18:00-20:50 | 3-credit course | VAB 109 | Instructor: J. Berger
JST 3620 (code: 92727)
JEWISH ETHICS AND MORALITY
A study of Jewish ethics and morality from antiquity to modern times. Moral insights found in Scriptures and Rabbinic sources will be reviewed against the intellectual and social context of the 21st century. Discussion will also cover such topics as Jewish bio-ethics, sexual & family ethics, ecology, capital punishment, and Jewish political ethics.
Mon | 18:00-20:50 | 3-credit course | VAB 111 | Instructor: R. Sherwin
JST 3701 (code: 80776)
HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST
This course is a comprehensive study of the Holocaust with an emphasis on the historical roots of anti-Semitism. In addition to the antecedents of the Holocaust, the social, economic, and political unrest which marked post World War I Germany is examined. This study divides the Holocaust years, 1933-1945, into two distinct periods: the first, 1933-1939, encompasses the persecution of German Jews within the context of the prevailing German legal system, and the second, 1939-1945, marks the systematic annihilation of Jews in Europe.
Tue & Thu | 13:30-14:45 | 3-credit course | CL1 309 | Instructor: K. Hanson
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- Judaic Studies courses as a Minor or Electives: Students may take the courses as electives or as required courses to satisfy requirements for a Minor in Judaic Studies (18 credits of upper division courses plus Hebrew I, II).
- Judaic Studies Certificate: Certificate in Judaic Studies is available for students completing 5 courses in Judaic Studies.
- Foreign Language Requirements: Hebrew language courses may satisfy foreign language requirements.
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Minor in Judaic Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies students are encouraged to take a Minor in Judaic Studies.
- Religious Studies Minor, Humanities Minor, or Middle East Studies Minor: Students who take a Minor in Religious Studies, Humanities, or Middle East Studies are encouraged to take courses in Judaic Studies. Most of our courses may be counted toward their Minors.
- Registration for Non-Degree Students: Members of the community may take the courses as non-degree students or may audit the courses. Registration is required of non-degree students; call the Registrar's office at (407) 823-3100 for details.
- Tuition Fee Waiver for Senior Citizens: Persons 60 years of age or older who meet Florida residency requirements may register for classes without payment. Senior citizens should call Veronica Ingram at (407) 823-3531 (vingram@mail.ucf.edu), to obtain registration forms in advance.
Registration for degree students: March 24-August 24, 2008. Registration for non-degree students: August 22, 2008. Non-degree students are kindly requested to call the Judaic Studies Program office on or after August 12, 2008, to be listed for registration. Classes begin August 25, 2008.
For more information, please call Dr. Moshe Pelli, Director, Judaic Studies Program at (407) 823-5039, (407) 823-5129, or (407) 823-2296.
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