2022 Spring JEWISH 120A 002 LEC 002

Spring 2022

JEWISH 120A 002 - LEC 002

Special Topics in Jewish Languages and Literature

Language, Culture, and Identities in Israel

Uri Mor

Jan 18, 2022 - May 06, 2022
Tu, Th
12:30 pm - 01:59 pm
Class #:32159
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Jewish Studies Program

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 4
Enrolled: 5
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 9
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 to 9 hours of outside work hours per week.

Final Exam

THU, MAY 12TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Other classes by Uri Mor

Course Catalog Description

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.

Class Description

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.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Requirements class fulfills

Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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