The following courses are pre-approved for the Jewish Studies major and minor. (400- and 500-level courses listed here may be used towards the completion of the Jewish Studies graduate certificate.)
GER 261 - The Holocaust in Context
Credit: 3 hours.
Examines cultural representations of the Holocaust in literature, film, and critical essays.
Same as CWL 273, ENGL 269, and JS 261. Credit is not given for both GER 261 and GER 260.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2026 for:
- Cultural Studies - Western
- Humanities – Lit & Arts
HIST 400 - Making of a Jewish Nation
Credit: 2 TO 4 hours.
Topics will be listed in the department's course guide at http://www.history.illinois.edu.
3 undergraduate hours. 2 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours in the same or subsequent terms if topics vary.
JS 399 - American Jewish History
Credit: 3 hours.
Faculty offer special topics in their areas of expertise that provide an opportunity for undergraduates to be exposed to some of the most current developments in faculty research.
May be repeated in the same or separate term to a maximum of 9 hours.