CMN 232 Intro to Intercultural Comm

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the study of intercultural communication in a variety of contexts, including domestic and international; examines theory and research to explain what happens when people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds interact. Requires students to think critically about the ways in which "taken-for-granted" ways of thinking, acting, and interacting are culturally specific.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Non-West
• Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

CWL 211  The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Credit: 3 hours.

War has been a constant shadow over the lives of Israelis and Palestinians. We will examine the history of attitudes to war and peace in the region as presented through historical documents, memoirs, political statements, poetry, film and short stories. The course explores the plurality of voices and experiences of different political groups, genders, ethnicities, religions and communities.

Same as JS 211 and SAME 211.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Humanities – Lit & Arts

EPS 310 Race and Cultural Diversity

Credit: 4 hours.

Study of race and cultural diversity from Colonial era to present; the evolution of racial ideology in an ethnically heterogeneous society; the impact of race on the structures and operations of fundamental social institutions; the role of race in contemporary politics and popular culture.

Same as AAS 310, AFRO 310, EPOL 310, and LLS 310. Prerequisite: Completion of campus Composition I general education requirement.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Advanced Composition
• Cultural Studies - US Minority

GLBL 100 Intro to Global Studies

Credit: 3 hours.

Foundation course for understanding a range of contemporary issues and learning to analyze them from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Students consider globalizing trends within themes of wealth and poverty; population, cultures, and human rights; environment and sustainability; and governance, conflict, and cooperation. Course objectives are to enhance knowledge of human cultures, their interactions and impacts on the world; develop skills for successfully negotiating realities of contemporary societies; and promote values for global learning, diversity, and sustainable futures.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

 HEBR 201 Elementary Modern Hebrew I

Acquaints students with the fundamental principles of the Hebrew language. Develops all four language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar and comprehension are exercised through the textbook, the audio-visual materials and the computer. Easy stories will be used during the term to strengthen reading comprehension. Participation in the language laboratory is required.

HEBR 403   Intermediate Modern Hebrew I

Advanced examination of the fundamental principles of the Hebrew language. Develops all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar and comprehension are exercised through the textbooks, the audio-visual materials and the computer. Examples of Hebrew fiction, largely easy stories, will be used during the term to strengthen reading comprehension. Participation in the language laboratory is required.

5 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: HEBR 202 or equivalent.

Open to Freshmen. Students that have not taken HEBR 202 must take the Hebrew placement-proficiency examination and consult the Hebrew coordinator prior to registration, or the Hebrew advisor at registration, for assignment to a lecture-discussion section.

HIST 262  Zionism: A Global History

Credit: 3 hours.

Examines the history of the Zionist movement. The course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Jewish, European, or Middle Eastern history. The goal is to survey how Zionism emerged as a widespread political movement and, in the process, helped create an independent state for the Jewish people. In addition to familiarizing students with the backstory of a globally significant movement, this class will teach students historical interpretation skills.

Same as JS 262.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Humanities – Hist & Phil

HIST  281  Constructing Race in America

Credit: 3 hours.

Interdisciplinary examination of the historical, cultural, and social dimensions of race and ethnicity in the United States. Explores the complex and intricate pursuit of multiracial and multicultural democracy.

Same as AAS 281, AFRO 281, and LLS 281.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - US Minority
• Humanities – Hist & Phil

HIST 337 Middle East Since World War I

Credit: 3 hours.

Political-economic, social and ideological developments in Egypt, Arabia, and Fertile Crescent (including Israel), Iran and Turkey since 1918 to the present, including U.S. involvemen

JS 199  Undergraduate Open Seminar

Faculty offer seminars in a range of areas that provide an opportunity for undergraduates to be exposed to key dimensions of Jewish Studies.
May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 10 hours.
Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

JS 201  History of Antisemitism

Studies the negative representations of Judaism and Jews from antiquity to the modern world. Topics include: Greco-Roman concepts of the Jewish religion; medieval Christian symbolization of the demonic Jew; Jews and negative attitudes to capitalism; blood purity and blood libel; the rise of racial prejudice in the modern nation state; totalitarianism and genocide; antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

Same as REL 212.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Humanities – Hist & Phil

Credit: 3 hours

JS 209 Jewish American and US Minority Literatures in Dialogue

Credit: 3 hours.

How does Jewish American Literature compare with/influence/be influenced by other U.S. Minority Literatures? What can we say about the similarities and differences between the Jewish American experience and that of many other US minority literatures? What does the dialogue between them sound like? By looking at some examples of Jewish American Literature and comparing and analyzing the dialogue between Jewish American Literature and myriad U.S. Minority literatures this course aims to grapple with these and other questions. We will explore the experiences, conditions, and perspectives of the U.S. Minority literatures we are able to peruse. We will encourage comparison across these different contexts while also preserving the distinctions inherent in each minority group.

Same as CWL 209 and ENGL 222.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - US Minority
• Humanities – Lit & Arts

JS 212  Israeli Cinema and Television

Credit: 3 hours.

Examination of Israeli cinema from its documentary beginnings to its internationally award winning feature films. First established as a way to record the developments of the Jewish community in Palestine, after Independence in 1948, it became a way to explore the ideals and values of the new state. Trapped between Eastern and Western cinematic tradition, we will view heroic cinema, new wave, and bourekas films. Through lectures, readings and film screenings this seminar examines the diversity of Israeli society, including religious/secular divisions, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the Holocaust, gay cinema and the country's ethnic diversity including Palestinian, Russian, and Mizrachi identity. All films are subtitled and no previous knowledge of cinema or Israel is required.

Same as CWL 212 and SAME 212.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Humanities – Lit & Arts

JS 495  Independent Study

Credit: 2 TO 4 hours.

Readings in selected fields in consultation with the instructor along with the completion of a specified writing assignment.

2 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 4 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 undergraduate hours and 16 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PHIL 230 Philosophy of Religion Intro

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to philosophical analysis of religious thought and experience.

Same as REL 230.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Humanities – Hist & Phil

PS 201 US Racial & Ethnic Politics

Credit: 3 hours.

Examines efforts by racial and ethnic communities to organize politically and by society to allocate resources based on race or ethnicity. Topical focus includes African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and white ethnics. The primary goal of the course is to develop a more comprehensive understanding of racial and ethnic politics by identifying commonalities and differences among these groups and their relationship to the state.

Same as AAS 201, AFRO 201, and LLS 201.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - US Minority
• Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

REL 108   Religion & Society in West I

Introduction to classic writers and texts in Western religious and social thought from antiquity to the Enlightenment, with emphasis on their social and historical contexts.

Same as JS 108, ANTH 108, and PHIL 108.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Humanities – Hist & Phil

REL 110 World Religions

Credit: 3 hours.

Survey of the leading living religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; examination of basic texts and of philosophic theological elaborations of each religion.

Same as PHIL 110.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Non-West
• Humanities – Hist & Phil

REL 201 Hebrew Bible in English

Credit: 3 hours.

Analyzes the critical issues in the interpretation of the literature of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament; surveys the history and religion of Ancient Israel with special reference to Israel's setting in the ancient Near East.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Humanities – Hist & Phil

REL 442  History of Early Judaism

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

The history of Judaism from Ezra to the rise of Islam: Hellenism and Judaism, varieties of Judaism, Palestinian Judaism and its documents, Babylonian Judaism, the rabbis, and popular Jewish culture.

Same as HIST 432 and JS 442. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Credit in one course in religion at the 200-, 300-, or 400-level, or consent of instructor.

REL 494  African American Religious History

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Various topics in religious thought.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated as topics vary.

African American Religious History will be taught by Professor Alexia Williams This seminar is an examination of African American religious history and culture from 1526 – 2020. Beginning with the 16th century transatlantic slave trade, to 20thcentury civil rights activism and the current Black Lives Matter movement, students will historicize the formation of black religious communities, migrations and social movements throughout US history. Note: This course meets with AFRO 199.

SOC 225  Race and Ethnicity

Credit: 3 hours.

Sociological and social-psychological analysis of minority groups; illustrative material drawn from representative racial, ethnic, and status groups.

Prerequisite: SOC 100, SOC 101, OR SOC 163.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - US Minority
• Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

SOCW 300 Diversity: Identities & Issues

Credit: 3 hours.

This introductory course explores multiple dimensions of diversity in a pluralistic and increasingly globalized society. Using a social work strengths perspective as well as historical, constructivist, and critical conceptual frameworks; the course examines issues of identity, culture, privilege stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. The social construction and implications of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of difference is examined at individual, interpersonal, and systems levels. Students are expected to use the course material to explore their personal values, biases, family backgrounds, culture, and formative experiences in order to deepen their self-awareness and develop interpersonal skills in bridging differences. Finally, students apply learning from the course to identify characteristics of effective social work and other health and human service provision among people culturally different themselves; and to identify opportunities for change contributing to prejudice reduction and cross-cultural acceptance at home, work and in society.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Advanced Composition
• Cultural Studies - US Minority

YDSH 101   Beginning Yiddish I

Course develops basic conversational and reading skills as well as the essentials of Yiddish grammar.

YDSH 104 Intermediate Yiddish II

This section is offered through the BTAA Course Share Program and will be taught via video-conferencing by University of Michigan.

YDSH 320   Responses to the Holocaust

Same as CWL 320, ENGL 359, JS 320, and REL 320. See CWL 320.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

• Cultural Studies - Western
• Humanities – Lit & Arts