JWST - Jewish Studies (JWST)
JWST 201/RELS 201 Introduction to Jewish Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of Jewish history, culture, identity, and art throughout the millennia and in the modern world; focus on material in multiple media and approaches from a variety of disciplines. Cross Listing: RELS 201/JWST 201.
JWST 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Readings and/or assigned projects for specific needs of students minoring in Jewish studies; directed independent or individual study in an identified area of Jewish studies. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
JWST 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit.
JWST 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Jewish Studies. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
JWST 301 Contemporary Jewish Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of contemporary Jewish cultures in the United States and around the world; examination of intersections and challenges of Jewish identity with local and global influences. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
JWST 315/FILM 315 Cinema in Israel
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works of film in Israel; interpretation of diverse cultures in Israel through film; relationship of film to Israeli history; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 315/JWST 315.
JWST 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 6.
0 to 6 Other Hours.
Readings and/or assigned projects for specific needs of students minoring in Jewish studies; directed independent or individual study in an identified area of Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
JWST 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
JWST 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Jewish Studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.