UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
105 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I. 4 cr. U. Alphabet, orthography, usage and vocabulary.|Prereq: none.
106 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II. 4 cr. U. Usages and vocabulary. Selections from narrative biblical prose.|Prereq: Hebr St 105(P).
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.
192 First-Year 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 First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194). Prereq: none.
197 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.|Retakable w/ change in topic. Prereq: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
216 Conversation: Elementary Level. 2 cr. U. |Prereq: Hebr St 215(P).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
306 Advanced Hebrew II. 3 cr. U. A continuation of Hebr St 305.|Prereq: Hebr St 305(P).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
368 (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 368(268) & Jewish 368(268) are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st.
397 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.|Retakable w/ change in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
474 Introduction to the Mishna. 3 cr. U/G. Continuation of Hebr St 473.|Prereq: jr st; Hebr St 202(P) or 206(P).
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.
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.
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.
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.
597 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.|Retakable w/ change in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
697 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.|Retakable w/ change in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Hebr St faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult Hebr St prog coord.|Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; 2.5 GPA; writ cons instr, dept chair, & assoc dean for SAS.
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