Judaic Studies · USC Schedule of Classes

Judaic Studies (JS)

D class assignments for undergraduates available in HUC205; phone (213) 749-3424.

JS 100g: Jewish History (4.0 units)

Major ideas, personalities, and movements in Jewish history from antiquity to the present in light of the interaction of the Jews with the general culture.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
38250R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	105 of 105	Joshua Garroway, Leah Hochman	MRF340
38251R	001	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	25 of 25	Joshua Garroway, Leah Hochman	THH213
38252R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:20pm	Monday	25 of 26	Joshua Garroway, Leah Hochman	VKC154
38253R	001	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	26 of 26	Joshua Garroway, Leah Hochman	VKC207
38260R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Tuesday	29 of 29	Joshua Garroway, Leah Hochman	VKC158

JS 211g: The Holocaust (4.0 units)

Historical background and responses to the Holocaust, withspecial emphasis on ethical implications.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
38255R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	96 of 98	Sharon Gillerman, Leah Hochman	THH202
38256R	001	Discussion	3:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	24 of 25		VKC157
38257R	001	Discussion	3:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	23 of 25		SOSB52
38258R	001	Discussion	4:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	26 of 26		SOSB52
38259R	001	Discussion	3:00-3:50pm	Thursday	23 of 25		VKC160

JS 340: Modern Jewish History (4.0 units)

A survey of the major trends and themes of modern Jewish history. Examination of Jewish culture, society and politics from the Spanish Expulsion to the Second World War. Recommended preparation: JS 100

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38264R	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 20	Sharon Gillerman, Leah Hochman	OFFICE

JS 362: Terror and Resistance in Literature and the Media (4.0 units)

Investigation of the multiple ways that people experience and represent incidents of terror in literature, film, music, and social media.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38267D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Leah Hochman

JS 378: Jewish Magic in the Ancient World (4.0 units)

A cross-cultural examination of different kinds of magical literature that describe miraculous practices in Jewish mainstream and marginal life in the ancient and classical periods.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38263R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	3 of 20	Kristine Garroway, Leah Hochman	WPH206

JS 428: Blacks and Jews: Conflicts and Alliances (4.0 units)

Examination of the relationship between the American Jewish and African-American communities and what it teaches about race and coalition politics in American society.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38262R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	0 of 20	Bruce Phillips, Leah Hochman	OFFICE

JS 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38265D	001	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Leah Hochman	OFFICE

JS 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38266D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Leah Hochman	OFFICE

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