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Judaic Studies (JS)

D class assignments for undergraduates available in HUC205; phone (213) 765-2113.

JS 100gp: 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
38200R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	95 of 100	Joshua Garroway, Leah Hochman	MRF340
38201R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:20pm	Monday	25 of 25		THHB9
38202R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:20pm	Wednesday	24 of 25		THHB9
38203R	001	Discussion	4:30-5:20pm	Monday	24 of 25		THHB9
38204R	001	Discussion	4:30-5:20pm	Wednesday	22 of 25		THHB9

JS 211gw: 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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
38206R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	98 of 100	Sharon Gillerman, Leah Hochman	THH102
38207R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:20pm	Tuesday	24 of 25		VKC158
38208R	001	Discussion	4:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	24 of 25		VKC158
38209R	001	Discussion	4:30-5:20pm	Thursday	24 of 25		VKC158
38215R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:20pm	Thursday	26 of 26		VKC158

JS 314gp: Holy War And History: Jews, Christians, Muslims (4.0 units)

Investigates the engagement in war by Judaism, Christianity and Islam by examining history and theology and looks at religious justifications and condemnations of war.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38211R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	24 of 25	Reuven Firestone, Leah Hochman	VKC155

JS 370gp: Digs and Dispute: Religion and Archaeology in Israel (4.0 units)

Investigates contemporary conflicts in the discovery of the ancient world. Students will ask essential questions about the power of discovering and showcasing specific narratives.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38223R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	22 of 22	Kristine Garroway, Leah Hochman	WPH202

JS 379mg: Mixing and Matching: Intermarriage in 21st Century (4.0 units)

An investigation into inter-ethnic, interracial, and inter-religious marriage in the 21st century.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38225D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	26 of 27	Bruce Phillips, Leah Hochman	WPH203

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
38220R	001	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 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	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38221R	001	2.0-4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Leah Hochman	OFFICE

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