2023 Fall

JEWISH 120 002 - LEC 002

Special Topics in Jewish Studies

Powerlessness and Superpowers: Comic Books & Jewish Identity

Louis E Schubert

Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023

Tu, Th

03:30 pm - 04:59 pm

Dwinelle 254

Class #:27050

Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Jewish Studies Program

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 5

Enrolled: 25

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 30

Waitlist Max: 5

No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

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

Final Exam

THU, DECEMBER 14TH

11:30 am - 02:30 pm

Dwinelle 254

Course will focus on specific areas or topics related to creative arts and literature in Jewish studies through a combination of lectures, term papers, and examinations. Instructors and topics to vary from semester to semester. Consult Jewish Studies website for updated course descriptions.

Class Description

Coming from exclusion and powerlessness, Jewish creators invented the modern comic book. Comics are where Jewish stories get told, from the Holocaust to daily life. The superhero genre, mostly invented by Jews, narrates core Jewish ethical concepts such as Responsibility to the Other. We will read lots of comics and focus on the overlapping themes of Jewish history, identity, and faith.