The Jewish Studies Cross Reference List
European Studies (EURS)
EURS 511 Topics in ES: German Cinema Frank Baron
English (ENGL)
ENGL 203: Holocaust Literature
Trauma and Memory through examining testimonies, literary representations and critical works, the class will consider issues surrounding the extreme trauma of the Holocaust and its effects on memory and on the manner of expressing traumatic events. We will examine the ways in which various writers engage memory to represent the events of the Holocaust, including poetic expression, the graphic novel, testimony and the reconstruction of memory by means of interviews. Also included will be study of coping devices during and after extreme trauma, issues of dissociation, and elements of post-traumatic stress as the writers express and/or deal with them. Midterm, Final, Term paper. Texts: Gita Sereny, Into that Darkness Lawrence Langer, Holocaust Testimonies: The Ruins of Memory Primo Levi, Survival in Auschwitz; The Drowned and the Saved Isabel Leitner, Isabella: From Auschwitz to Freedom Charlotte Delbo, Auschwitz and After Speigleman, Maus I and II Judith Hermann , Trauma and Recovery David Patterson, Sun Into Darkness
9:30 TR in 4025 Wescoe (class# 56431)
11:00 TR in 4051 Wescoe (class# 56429)
TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PMTuTh 2:30PM - 3:45PM
ENGL 536
Readings in the Holocaust
Trauma and Memory through examining testimonies, literary representations and critical works, the class will consider issues surrounding the extreme trauma of the Holocaust and its effects on memory and on the manner of expressing traumatic events. We will examine the ways in which various writers engage memory to represent the events of the Holocaust, including poetic expression, the graphic novel, testimony and the reconstruction of memory by means of interviews. Also included will be study of coping devices during and after extreme trauma, issues of dissociation, and elements of post-traumatic stress as the writers express and/or deal with them. Midterm, Final, Term paper. Texts: Gita Sereny, Into that Darkness Lawrence Langer, Holocaust Testimonies: The Ruins of Memory Primo Levi, Survival in Auschwitz; The Drowned and the Saved Isabel Leitner, Isabella: From Auschwitz to Freedom Charlotte Delbo, Auschwitz and After Speigleman, Maus I and II Judith Hermann , Trauma and Recovery David Patterson, Sun Into Darkness
1:00-2:15 TR in 2035 Wescoe MJ McLendon
Class # 83576
Hebrew (HEBR)
HEBREW 110, 120, 210, 220 counts towards the language requirement of the Jewish Studies minor
HEBR 120 Elementary Israeli Hebrew II
(5) A continuation of HEBR 110. Not open to fluent speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 110.
9:00-10:25 MWF 206 Smith Lilia Dolgopolskaia
11:00-12:25 MWF 206 Smith Lilia Dolgopolskaia
1:00-2:25 MWF 206 Smith Sari Havis
HEBR 220 Intermediate Israeli Hebrew II
(3) A continuation of HEBR 210. Not open to fluent speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 210.
9:00-9:50 MWF 107 Smith Shelley Rissien
10:00-10:50 MWF 107 Smith Shelley Rissien
HEBR 230 Biblical Hebrew I
This course introduces students to the grammatical structure and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew. It includes basic biblical passages for students to translate into English and to analyze.
7:00-8:15 pm MW Edwards Campus Lilia Dolgopolskaia
HEBR 240 Biblical Hebrew II
This is a continuation of Hebrew 230.It continues the study of the grammatical structure and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew biblical Hebrew, and includes biblical texts for translation and to analysis. Prerequisite: HEBR 230 or permission of the instructor.
1:00-1:50 MWF 12 Smith Lilia Dolgopolskaia
HEBREW third year and above courses and all biblical Hebrew courses count towards the 15 credit hours between 3 different departments requirement section of the Jewish Studies minor.
HEBR 340 Aspects of Modern Hebrew
Continued study in Modern Hebrew via poems, short stories, Israeli newspaper articles and electronic media. The course is designed to strengthen linguistic skills, enrich vocabulary and further the study of grammar and syntax. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Pre-requisite: HEBR 330, with a grade of “B” or better recommended or permission of the instructor.
11:00-11:50 MWF 12 Smith Sari Havis
History (HIST)
HIST 570 The Middle East Since World War II
An intensive study of developments and changes in the Middle East since World War II. Themes developed include the end of British and French ascendancy, fundamental transformation of the structure of Middle Eastern states and politics, oil and the energy crisis, American and Russian policies and interests, old and new problems – e.g., the Straits, Suez Canal, Kurds, the Persian Gulf. (Not closed to those who have taken HIST 569, nor is HIST 569 necessary for HIST 570.) No prerequisite.
2:30-3:45 TR 106 Fraser
Jewish Studies (JWSH)
JWSH 490 Directed Study in Jewish Studies
Required for a minor in Jewish Studies. Investigation of a special topic or project selected by the student with advice, approval and supervision of the Faculty Advisor in Jewish Studies. Such study may take the form of directed reading or special research. Regular reports to and conferences with the advisor are required. A final research report will be required. Course may be taken more than once; total credit not to exceed 6 hours.
By appointment. To be arranged with supervising professor. Please contact Cheryl Lester ad chlester@ku.edu or Sergey Dolgopolskii at sbd@ku.edu
Religious Studies (REL)
REL 107 Living Religions of the West
A basic introduction to the major religious traditions in the Near East, Europe, and the Americas, with an emphasis on their development through the modern period and their expressions in contemporary life.
2:30-3:45 TR 100 Smith Class # Margaret Rausch
Discussion Sections
5:00-5:50 R 206 Smith
6:00-6:50 R 208 Smith
9:00-9:50 F 208 Smith
2:00-2:50 F 208 Smith
3:00-3:50 F 208 Smith
REL 124 Understanding the Bible
An introduction to the literature of the Bible exploring the relationships among the various types of literature present and the function of each type in the history and religious life of the people who produced and used them. Cannot be taken concurrently with REL 311, or REL 315.
10:00-10:50 MW 100 Smith Class #59250 Paul Mirecki
Discussion Sections
3:00-3:50 W 208 Smith
4:00-4:50 W 208 Smith
4:00-4:50 R 208 Smith
5:00-5:50 R 208 Smith
1:00-1:50 F 208 Smith
REL 171 Religion in American Society
A broad introduction to religion in American culture. The class emphasizes the well-established religions with large followings, viz. Judaism, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Some attention is also given to other religions active in America. Other topics covered include the relationship of church and state, religion in ethnic and racial minority groups, and women and religion. (Same as AMS 290).
12:00-12:50 MWF 100 Smith Timothy Miller
REL 325 Introduction to Judaism
Describes certain Jewish Customs, ceremonies, traditions, and folklore and examines the implications of their historical and contemporary meaning.
1:00-2:15 TR 208 Smith Sergey Dolgopolskii
REL 500 Readings; Non-English Religious Texts
This course provides directed readings for students in either primary or secondary texts related to religious studies utilizing material in languages other than English.
By appointment.
To be arranged with faculty member Jonathan Boyarin (Class #s 66318 & 66320), Sergey Dolgopolskii (Class #s 69908 & 69909), Paul Mirecki (Class #s 59269 & 59270).
REL 523 The Dead Sea Scrolls
A study of the archeological evidence and texts from the Dead Sea area that provide primary evidence for Jewish religious belief and practice in the Greek and Roman periods (ca. 250 B.C.E. - 135 C.E.). Prerequisite: REL 124 or consent of instructor.
12:30-1:45 MW 208 Smith Paul Mirecki
REL 525 Jews and Christians in Greco-Roman Antiquity
This course will commence with a description of the religious and philosophical developments of the Hellenistic world and then describe the history of the Jews and religious developments within Judaism down to the fall of Jerusalem in 70 C.E. Next there will be a description of the origin of Christianity and its developments to the end of the first century and also the development of Judaism to the completion of the Mishnah. Subsequently, there will be consideration of the interplay between Judaism, Gnosticism and Christianity down to 400 C.E. The course will be concluded with discussions of such topics as Jewish and Christian ideas of redemption, messianism and eschatology.
3:00-5:30 Monday 208 Smith Mark Nanos
REL 602 Special Topics in Religion: Talmud and Interpretation
The course provides an academic exploration of the Talmud, the core text of Jewish Law, and its interpretation in the broader context of the intellectual and religious traditions of the West. All texts are presented in Hebrew and English. While reading texts in their original languages -- Hebrew and Aramaic -- is welcome, it is by no means required for this course. The course format will combine broader lecturing with close textual study of a Talmudic tractate. By the end of the course the student will be expected to gain both practical and theoretical skills needed to appreciate a page of the Talmud at their own, as well as to map a variety of academic and religious approaches to it.
8:00-9:15am TR 107 Smith Sergey Dolgopolski
Russian and European Studies (REES)
REES 480/895 Ethnicity and Nationalism in Eastern Europe
2:30-3:45 TR Wescoe 4075 Dr. Tsiovkh.
Theater & Film (TH&F)
TH&F 302/702 Israeli Cinema
4:00-7:00 pm Tuesday Oldfather 100 Tamara Falicov