Study of selected Jewish languages including Hebrew and Yiddish, and Jewish literature including prose, poetry, and drama, from various periods and geographic areas, in the context of time and place. Selections may vary from semester to semester depending on the interests and expertise of the instructor.

Studying cultures other than our own is an intriguing experience that allows us to look closely at the unfamiliar, but also to recognize ourselves in it. A key factor in understanding a culture is its linguistic conventions, from language etiquette to attitudes towards linguistic variation. Israel is a rich and diverse multicultural aggregate which incorporates many conflicting attributes: traditional vs. modern, western vs. eastern, secular vs. religious, local vs. global, and more. In this course we will examine Israeli culture through its linguistic idiosyncrasies and look at how social identities in Israel are constructed through language(s). No prior background of Hebrew, Arabic, or Israeli culture is required.

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