UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010

College of Letters and Science

HEBR ST Hebrew Studies

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51 Introductory Modern Hebrew I. 2 cr. U. For students with no knowledge of Hebrew. This course is equivalent to the first segment of Hebr St 101. Not open to students with cr in Hebr St 101(ER). Prereq: none.

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52 Introductory Modern Hebrew II. 2 cr. U. This course is equivalent to the second segment of Hebr St 101. Prereq: Hebr St 51(NP).

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54 Introductory Modern Hebrew IV. 2 cr. U. This course is equivalent to the second segment of Hebr St 102. Prereq: Hebr St 53(P).

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100 Introduction to Judaism. 3 cr. U. Laws, beliefs, rituals, and holidays of the Jewish religion and people; development of Judaism. No cr for students w/cr in Hebr St 238 w/same topic. Prereq: none.

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101 First Semester Hebrew. 4 cr. U. For students with no previous knowledge of Hebrew. Elements of reading and grammar, vocabulary building, and fundamental principles of the language. Reading in simple narrative Hebrew prose. Language laboratory required. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. May not be taken for cr by students who have completed Hebr St 51 or 52. Prereq: none.

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102 Second Semester Hebrew. 4 cr. U. Continuation of Hebr St 101. Language laboratory required. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. No cr for students who have cr in Hebr St 53 & 54. Prereq: Hebr St 101(P) or 51(P) & 52(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).

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103 Introductory Yiddish. 4 cr. U. For students with no previous knowledge of Yiddish. Emphasis on spoken Yiddish as well as reading and writing simple Yiddish prose. Language laboratory required. Prereq: none.

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104 Introductory Yiddish. 4 cr. U. Continuation of Hebr St 103. Language laboratory required. Prereq: Hebr St 103(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).

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105 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I. 4 cr. U. Alphabet, orthography, usage and vocabulary. Prereq: none.

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106 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II. 4 cr. U. Usages and vocabulary. Selections from narrative biblical prose. Prereq: Hebr St 105(P).

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131 Introduction to Biblical Studies. 3 cr. U. Introduction to biblical and post-biblical literature; languages and scripts of the Bible; cultural and historical background of the Bible; ancient and modern bible translations. Prereq: none.

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192 (effective 05/24/2010) Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S Fr Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194). Prereq: none.

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192 Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Satisfies L&S Seminar req. Prereq: none.

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199 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. For further information, consult dept chair. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair, & asst dean for SAS.

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201 Third-Semester Hebrew. 3 cr. U. Advanced grammar and idiom. Easy selections from the Bible and later Hebrew literature. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prereq: Hebr St 102(P) or 54(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).

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202 Fourth-Semester Hebrew. 3 cr. U. Continuation of Hebr St 201. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prereq: Hebr St 201(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).

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203 Third Semester Yiddish. 3 cr. U. Continuation of Hebr St 104. Emphasis on grammar as well as selected readings from Yiddish newspapers and literary texts. Prereq: Hebr St 104(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).

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204 Fourth Semester Yiddish. 3 cr. U. Analysis of classical Yiddish literature. Emphasis on historical, social, cultural and religious background and evaluation of Yiddish literature during the past century. Conducted in Yiddish. Prereq: Hebr St 203(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).

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205 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I. 3 cr. U. Syntax of biblical Hebrew, and selections from narrative and legal biblical prose. Not available for cr to students who completed former 107. Prereq: Hebr St 106(P).

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216 Conversation: Elementary Level. 2 cr. U. - Prereq: Hebr St 215(P).

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230 Bible Stories. 3 cr. U. Introduction to the central stories of the Hebrew Bible with particular attention to their literary, aesthetic, social and moral meanings Prereq: none.

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231 Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. 3 cr. U. The books of the Jewish Scriptures/Christian Old Testament; brief survey of history of ancient Israel. Emphasis on reading biblical texts as ancient religious literature. Prereq: none.

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233 Introduction to the New Testament. 3 cr. U. The early Jewish Christian literature known as the New Testament; emphasis on historical context, literary types, and rhetorical goals of these writings. Prereq: none.

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235 The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible. 3 cr. U. Literature and theology of the 'Dead Sea Scrolls,' emphasizing their relationship to the Bible. Their importance for studying the history of early Judaism and Christianity. Prereq: none.

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236 The Biblical World. 3 cr. U. History, literature of ancient Mediterranean world as cultural/religious background for Biblical studies. Egyptian, Canaanitie, Mesopotamian texts for Hebrew Bible/Old Testament; early Jewish and Hellenistic texts for New Testament. Prereq: none.

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238 Topics in Hebrew/Jewish Literature, Art, and Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Introduction to various aspects of Hebrew/Jewish literature, art, and culture; possible topics include biblical literature, Israeli film, children's literature, drama, Israeli culture, Holocaust literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: none.

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249 History of Jewish Civilization: Biblical Period. 3 cr. U. The patriarchal traditions. Exodus, conquest and settlement in the land of Israel. The united and divided kingdoms. Confrontation between prophets & kings. Exile and restoration. Prereq: none.

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252 American Jewish Community: 1654 to the Present. 3 cr. U. The social and intellectual development of the largest Jewish community in the world, its problems and its immigrant backgrounds. Prereq: soph st.

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253 The Ethics of Zionism. 3 cr. U. The cultural context from which the idea of the return to Zion originated, historical events leading to its political implementation, and ideological problems it poses. In English. Prereq: soph st.

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254 Studies in Hebrew Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Various thematic approaches to Hebrew culture. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: none.

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256 Good and Evil in Judaism, Christianity, Islam. 3 cr. U. Ethics examined through traditional and modern literature from Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Religious dialogue; sources of conflict; similairities and differences in religious perspectives. Prereq: none.

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261 Representing the Holocaust in Words and Images. 3 cr. U. Holocaust literature and film; issues of representation and memory. Texts include memoirs, graphic novels, fiction, and documentaries. No cr for students w/cr in Hebr St 238 with same topic. Hebr St 261 & Jewish 261 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: none.

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268 Jewish and Christian Responses to the Holocaust. 3 cr. U. Jewish and Christian answers to theological questions raised by the Holocaust, such as "Where was God?" Focus on interfaith dialogue and understanding. No cr for students w/cr in Hebr St 254 with same topic. Hebr St 268 & Jewish 268 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: none.

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274 Ancient Egyptian Civilization. 3 cr. U. Culture of Egypt, with particular attention to its literature reflecting social, political, and religious conditions; emphasis on Egyptian-Hebrew contacts during the second millennium. Hebr St & Hist 274 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: none.

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277 Hebrew Discussion Section: 1 or 2 cr. U. Discussion in Hebrew, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills. Offered in conjunction w/courses in other disciplines (Anthro, Hist, Pol Sci, etc). Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: Hebr St 204(P) or cons instr.

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282 Jewish Identity in Contemporary America. 3 cr. U. What it means to be Jewish in America; how individuals and communities shape identities; how minority culture is shaped by American values. No cr for students w/cr in Hebr St 254 with same topic. Hebr St 282 & Jewish 282 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: none.

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289 Internship in Hebrew Studies, Lower Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of basic principles of Hebrew studies in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: intro course in Hebr St; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

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297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

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299 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

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301 Modern Hebrew Literature I in Hebrew. 3 cr. U. Selections from modern Hebrew prose and poetry up to 1948. Course conducted substantially in Hebrew. Not open for cr to students w/cr in Hebr St 303. Prereq: jr st. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

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302 Modern Hebrew Literature II in Hebrew. 3 cr. U. Selections from modern Hebrew prose and poetry from 1948 to the present. Course conducted substantially in Hebrew. Not open for cr to students w/cr in Hebr St 304. Prereq: jr st. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

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303 Modern Hebrew Literature I in English. 3 cr. U. Selections from modern Hebrew prose and poetry up to 1948. Course conducted entirely in English. Not open for cr to students w/cr in Hebr St 301. Prereq: jr st.

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304 Modern Hebrew Literature II in English. 3 cr. U. Selections from modern Hebrew prose and poetry from 1948 to the present. Course conducted entirely in English. Not open for cr to students who have cr in Hebr St 302. Prereq: jr st.

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305 Advanced Hebrew I. 3 cr. U. The course will cover English exercises for translation into biblical Hebrew, as well as miscellaneous selections from biblical Hebrew literature for reading comprehension. Prereq: Hebr St 206(P) or equiv.

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306 Advanced Hebrew II. 3 cr. U. A continuation of Hebr St 305. Prereq: Hebr St 305(P).

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311 Fourth-Year Hebrew. 3 cr. U/G. Problems in Hebrew literature. Conducted in Hebrew. Prereq: jr st & Hebr St 302(P). Not available for grad cr.

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312 Fourth-Year Hebrew. 3 cr. U/G. Problems in Hebrew literature. Conducted in Hebrew. Prereq: jr st & Hebr St 302(P). Not available for grad cr.

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321 The Holocaust and the Politics of Memory. 3 cr. U. Exploration of the political, sociological, and cultural motivations behind public debates about the Holocaust in post-WWII Germany, Israel, and France. Prereq: jr st.

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331 Topics in Biblical Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Analysis of genres or issues in biblical literature; topics may include wisdom literature, prophetic writings, Bible as literature, God in the Old Testament. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 231(P).

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332 Women in the Bible. 3 cr. U. Analyzes stories about women in the Old Testament from a literary, cultural and historical perspective; includes how these texts have influenced modern views of women. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 231(R); a course in Anthro, Sociol, Hist, or Wmns; or cons instr.

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417 Hebrew Children's Literature in Translation. 3 cr. U. Hebrew children's literature is examined from historical, critical, and aesthetic perspectives with attention to theoretical, methodological, and psychological issues raised by children's literature. Prereq: jr st.

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418 Modern Hebrew Drama in Translation. 3 cr. U. Modern Hebrew drama is examined from historical, critical, and aesthetic perspectives with attention to contemporary theory and methodology. Prereq: jr st.

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419 Contemporary Israeli Poetry in Translation. 3 cr. U. Contemporary Israeli poetry is examined from historical, critical, and aesthetic perspectives with attention to modern and post-modern schools of literary criticism. Prereq: jr st.

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449 Modern Jewish Thought. 3 cr. U. Historical development of Jewish philosophical thought since the nineteenth century; close reading of influential thinkers of modern and contemporary times. No cr for students w/cr in Hebr St 499 w/same title. Prereq: jr st.

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470 Readings in Rabbinic Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Analysis of a selected genre of rabbinic literature in its original language(s), including readings from the Targum, Midrash, or Mishna. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: Hebr St 206(P) or 202(P); Hebr St 411(R).

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474 Introduction to the Mishna. 3 cr. U/G. Continuation of Hebr St 473. Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P).

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476 Introduction to the Targum. 3 cr. U/G. Continuation of Hebr St 475. Analysis of the Targum Jonathan to the prophets and the various Midrashic Targumim to the Hagiographa. Prereq: Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P). Not available for grad cr.

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489 Internship in Hebrew Studies, Upper Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of advanced principles of Hebrew studies in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 300-level or above course in Hebr St; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

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497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

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499 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

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699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. See Advanced Independent Study. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st, 2.5 gpa, & writ cons instr, dept chair & asst dean for SAS.