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JS 200 · Introduction to Judaism (General Education: C-3 or S-2) M. Paskow MWF 9:00-9:50 3 units ED 1126 Course #14371
An examination of the historical development of Judaism’s fundamental religious concepts and practices in their cultural and international setting. ·CORE COURSE FOR THE JEWISH STUDIES MINOR
JS/HIST 210 · History of the Jewish People (General Education: F-2 or S-5) E. Goodfriend 3 units MWF 11-11:50 JS Course #14450 SH 310 HIST Course # 17425
A study of the Jewish people from their beginnings in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the modern State of Israel.
JS 300 · Humanities in Jewish Society: Ancient and Medieval (General Education: C or S-2. Fulfills Information Competence requirement.) M. Paskow 3 units MWF 10:00-10:50 Course #14372 SH 307
A study of ancient and medieval Jewish culture examining literature, art and architecture, law, music, philosophy and science. ·CORE COURSE FOR THE JEWISH STUDIES MINOR
JS 390cs · Service Learning in the Jewish Community (General Education: E or S-4) T. Hatkoff 3 units W 3:30- 6:30 Course # 14640 SH 192
Internship in Jewish schools, synagogues, social welfare, or political organizations. Faculty supervisor will assist students in obtaining appropriate work placements. Fieldwork will be completed by academic study and written assignments. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. For more information, contact terry.hatkoff@csun.edu or call 818 677-3007.
JS/ HIST 409 · History of the Jews in the Modern Era P. Daccarett 3 units TTh 11:00-12:15 JS Course #14645 SH 266 HIST Course # 17426
A history of the Jewish people from the 17th century until the present. Principle themes include the transformation of the traditional community, the changes in Jews’ political status, the emergence of modern Antisemitism, and ethnic and gender distinctions within Jewry. ·CORE COURSE FOR THE JEWISH STUDIES MINOR
JS 496E · Natural Environment and Judaism with ·RTM 151F Wilderness Survival G. Goldman 1 + 2 units 6 meetings and 3-day field trip Course # 18405 + Course #17203 On campus classroom JR 130
Students who take this course must also take the RTM 151F section linked to it. The combined experience will integrate Jewish ecological beliefs and practices with an introduction to backcountry camping and travel, basic survival and navigational skills, and environmental awareness. Includes a wilderness field trip. For class meeting times and requirements, see here.
JS/HIST 486J · History of the Jews in the U.S. A. Shevitz 3 units MWF 4:20-6:50 JS Course #17669 SH 286 HIST Course #17427
The social, cultural, economic and political history of Jewish people in the United States from the colonial era to the present, and the relevance of this history to American culture today. ·NEW COURSE
ENGL 371 · Issues in Jewish-American Writing (General Education: F-3 or S-5. Fulfills Information Competance requirement.) A. Thacker 3 units TTh 12:30-1:45 Course #14494 JR 348
This course examines Jewish writing in America as it affects the relationship between Jewish issues and themes and American culture.
RS 310 · Religion and Literature P. Daccarett (General Education: C-3 or S-2) 3 units MWF 1:00-1:50 Course # 14418 SH 314
This course surveys the rich, expressive literature produced by Sefardic (Spanish) Jews living in a variety of Mediterranean lands following their exile from Spain in 1492 through the 20th century. Reading will include religious law, ethical writings, Biblical commentary, and modern newspaper articles with the theme of life within the family and community.
HEB 102/102C · Elementary Hebrew and Conversation (General Education: F-2 or S-5) M. Rosenthal 4 units TTh 2:00-3:45 Course #14451 + 14452 SH 312
Second semester of a beginning level Hebrew course focusing on basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and practice in the spoken language.
RS 101 · The Bible (General Education: C-3 or S-2) 3 units
J. Brown MWF 10:00-10:50 Course #14400 SH 384
J. Brown MWF 1:00-1:50 Course #14402 SH 384
E. Goodfriend TTh 12:30-1:45 Course #14404 SH 390
M. Nkulu-N’Sengha Mon 7:00-9:45 Course #14412 SH 390
K. Lee Online course Course #18309
This course provides a survey of the content and major themes of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), New Testament, and Apocryphal writings.
RS 378 · American Jewish Experience (General Education: F-3 or S-5. Fulfills Information Competance requirement.) A. Shevitz 3 units TTh 9:30-10:45 Course #14427 SH 314
This course describes the experience of the Jewish religio-ethnic community in America with reference to its own historical background and development, and the relationship of the community to the general American culture and to other particular subcultures or ethnic groups.
HIST 595JN · The History of Anti-Semitism/ Teaching the Holocaust and Genocide B. Cohen 3 units Th 4:20-6:50 Course #17428 SH 284 This graduate course presents approaches to teaching the Holocaust and other genocides. Addresses California's mandated educational curriculum for the Social Sciences and Language Arts. Features distinguished guest speakers. ·FULFILLS THE HISTORY OR ETHNIC STUDIES CONCENTRATION FOR LIBERAL STUDIES TEACHER PREPARATION Students may enroll in this as SED 599c. Call 677-2580, Education Department -- Secondary Education, for more information.
SOC 306 · Jewish Communal and Family Structure (General Education: F-2 or S-5) L. Yellin 3 units MWF 11:00-11:50 Course #14981 SH 102 The study of Jewish communal and family structure in an international context as a function of religious requirements and social circumstances.
RS 320 · Hebrew Bible/Old Testament E. Goodfriend 3 units Th 7:00-9:45 Course #17324 SH 314
A descriptive survey of the books found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and major religious themes. Biblical texts will be examined in their historical setting, paying attention to the social, political, economic and religious background of ancient Israel up to the Hellenistic period. ·FULFILLS THE TEXTUAL STUDIES REQUIREMENT FOR THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAJOR.
JS 499A-C · Independent Study 1-3 units
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JS 699A or C · Independent Study 1 or 3 units
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COMPLETING GENERATION EDUCATION AND YOUR B.A. There is one number change in that section : Students may complete the B.A. in Modern Jewish Studies (43 units) using 12 units to double-count for GE requirements. |