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 131-231 Jews in the Modern World: Out of the Ashes, 1900 - the Present

Note

Available as 131-331 at 3rd-year level.

Students who have already taken 131-122 Jews in the Modern World B are not permitted to take this subject.

Availability

Not offered in 1998.

Credit Points

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator

Dr M Baker

Contact

Three hours of lectures/tutorial per week

Subject Description

A study of Jewish society in the twentieth century, focusing on the period between the first and the Second World War. The subject will study events leading to the Holocaust, and the reconstitution of Jewish life in the post-war period in the State of Israel, Europe and the English speaking world. Major figures in contemporary Jewish culture, film, literature and humour will be studied.

Assessment

Written work consisting of class papers and essays, not exceeding 5000 words.



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