Some courses are special topics or rotating topics courses. Students should make certain that the course taught under such headings has appropriate Jewish studies content. The Center for Jewish Studies provides a list of courses each semester.
Credits: 3.
A variable topics course examining issues, movements, forms or themes related to race and ethnicity in American literature. Topics may include Pacific Rim cultures in America, Chicano-Latino literature, the Black Arts Movement, constructing Native America, border-crossing and migration, post-war Jewish fiction, literature and the psychology of prejudice, comparisons of racial and ethnic experiences, whiteness, literatures of assimilation and multi-racial identities.
Credits: 3.
Cross-cultural survey of beliefs and practices dealing with concepts of the supernatural, magic and religion. Sacred specialists, their function and social position. Theories of comparative religion in light of anthropological data. (D and S)
CPO 4000 Selected Studies in Comparative Politics
Credits: 3.
Variable topics in comparative politics. (N and S)
Credits: 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits. Refer to the department.
Variable topics study of the films of historically important national cinemas, such as American, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese.
Credits: 3.
The origins of anti-Semitism in central Europe and the execution of the Holocaust by Nazi Germany. Examines the ideology of the Nazi leaders and the role of the SS, Army, Police and ordinary citizens in perpetrating genocide. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3.
The collapse of the monarchy and tribulations of Weimar Republic. Detailed examination of Hitler's seizure of power and the social, political and ideological aspects of the Third Reich. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3.
The magnitude, spatial distribution and composition of the Jewish population in the U.S. and the world. Changes over time will also be addressed with a focus on regional variation. (S)
Credits: 5.
Beginning Hebrew covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is designed for students with no prior exposure to the language. Students with previous study of or exposure to Hebrew must enroll in HBR 2132 Hebrew for Heritage Learners 1.
Credits: 5; Prereq: refer to the department.
Continuation of the beginning Hebrew course covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Credits: 5.
For students with significant speaking and listening background in modern Hebrew, with emphasis on reading and writing. Covers first-year Hebrew in one semester.
Credits: 5; Prereq: refer to the department.
This course covers the first and second semester of second-year modern Hebrew. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for HBR 3410.
Credits: 4; Prereq: refer to the department.
Intermediate Hebrew study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with new vocabulary and grammar.
Credits: 4; Prereq: refer to the department.
Continuation of intermediate Hebrew covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Credits: 3; Prereq: refer to the department.
Advanced study of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with attention to more complex structures. (H and N)
Credits: 3. Prereq: refer to the department.
Continuation of advanced Hebrew study of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with attention to more complex structures. (H and N)
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: refer to the department.
Individual work on an approved topic.
Credits: 3.
Proseminar of variable content providing an opportunity for in-depth study of special topics in Israeli literature, history or culture.
Credits: 1 to 15; can be repeated with change in content up to 15 credits. Prereq: undergraduate adviser perrmission.
This course provides a mechanism by which course work taken as part of an approved study abroad program can be recorded on the UF transcript and counted toward graduation.
HBT 3223 Identity and Dissent in the Hebrew Short Story
Credits: 3.
Traces the tension between the individual and the collective in Zionist/Israeli society over the last 100-plus years as illustrated in Hebrew short fiction.
HBT 3233 Israeli History and the Contemporary Novel
Credits: 3.
Studies Israeli history through the lens of the contemporary novel.
Credits: 3.
Depictions of women in 20th century Hebrew fiction. (H and N)
HMW 3201 Introduction to Modern Hebrew Literature 2
Credits: 3.
More contemporary texts, including recently published stories and poems. Class is instructed in Hebrew.
HMW 4200 Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: HBR 3411 or equivalent.
Readings in modern Hebrew novels, short fiction and poetry. While the study of literature is emphasized, some language work is presented to help with reading comprehension. Texts and instruction are in Hebrew.
HMW 4201 Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: HMW 4200 or equivalent.
Readings in modern Hebrew texts, including recently published stories and poems. Class is instructed in Hebrew.
JST 2930 Special Topics in Jewish Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
Selected topics in the study of Jewish civilization.
Credits: 3; Prereq: sophmore standing.
Introduction to major themes in dynamics of contemporary Israeli society. Juxtaposition of the different subjective points of view and motivations of the various actors involved.
Credits: 3; Prereq: sophmore standing.
Discussion of Israeli-Palestinian interactions with a focus on the way collective identities are shaped by the conflict. Course historically outlines development of the conflict from the beginning of the Zionist immigration to Palestine to presemt day and includes thematic analysis of its sociological dynamics.
JST 3930 Special Topics in Jewish Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits.
Variable topics in Jewish thought, history, literature and culture as represented in classified Jewish texts, Jewish law, Jewish ethics, folklore, Hasidism and Holocaust literature. (WR)
JST 4905 Individual Work in Jewish Studies
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
For advanced students who desire supplemental reading or research under guidance.
Credits: 3; Prereq: REL 2600 or the equivalent, junior/senior standing and instructor permission.
Colloquium in Jewish studies designed to enhance the student's knowledge of the development and significance of Jewish civilization.
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 hours. Prereq: REL 2600 or the equivalent, junior/senior standing and instructor permission.
Preapproved internship with Jewish communal, educational or service institutions. Only 3 credits of JST 4940 can count toward a Jewish studies major or minor. (S-U)
Credits: 1 to 18 ; can be repeated with change in content up to 18 credits. Prereq: undergraduate adviser permission.
This course provides a mechanism by which course work taken as part of an approved study abroad program can be recorded on the UF transcript and counted toward graduation.
Credits: 1 to 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 3 credits.
Directed research leading to submission of an honors thesis. Work completed under the supervision of a Jewish studies faculty member. Students can register for one semester (3 credits) or two (1 and 2 credits respectively). Required for magna or summa cum laude designation.
Credits: 3; can be repeated once with change in content up to 6 credits.
A variable topics course in aspects of the Jewish literary experience, from the biblical narrative and classical tales to Yiddish and Hebrew literature, the modern European novel, and American Jewish fiction. Consult home page. (H, N)
MUH 3621 Jewish Art Music in Western Culture
Credits: 3; Prereq: refer to the department.
A cultural history of western art music inspired by Jewish subjects, Biblical and non-Biblical, composed by both Jewish and non-Jewish composers, and a survey of Jewish performing musicians from the Renaissance to the present. (H and N)
POS 4291 Religion and Politics in the United States
Credits: 3; Prereq: refer to the department.
Investigates the role of religious institutions, values and communities in contemporary American political life. (WR)
Credits: 3.
Introduces the historical underpinnings, geographical movement, development and current expression of a variety of religious traditions. (H)
Credits: 3.
Exploration of competing secular and religious views regarding human impacts on and moral responsibilities toward nature and of the key thinkers and social movements in contention over them. (H) (WR)
Credits: 3.
The history, literature and beliefs of the Israelites from the Biblical text in the light of modern scholarship. (H)
Credits: 3.
The history, performing arts and cultural expressions of the Hindu traditions in India and in the Diaspora.
REL 2388 Indigenous Rels. of the Americas
Credits: 3.
Focuses on the religious values, attitudes and norms of Native American peoples within the United States. (D and H) (WR)
Credits: 3.
A multidisciplinary approach to the Jewish experience from its Biblical origins to modern times. (H and N)
REL 3128 Latinos in the United States: Religion, Culture and History
Credits: 3.
A survey of the history of Latino(a) presence in the U.S. and an examination of roles religion has played.
Credits: 3.
Intensive introduction to the literary study of the Hebrew Bible within the context of ancient Near Eastern literature and history.
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
Examines the biblical book of Job and the ongoing tradition of its interpretation.
Credits: 3.
Examines ancient Israelite and early Jewish wisdom literature alongside similar literature from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Credits: 3.
A critical examination of the literary representation and historical realities of gender and sexuality in ancient Israel through close readings of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible.
Credits: 3.
An examination of the Jewish-Christian encounter. The historical interaction between Judaism and Christianity including how each group symbolized the other, and the practical implications of the representations. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: refer to the department.
Mysticism in Judaism in Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval and Modern periods. (H) (WR)
Credits: 3.
Explores the problem of violence that springs from religious roots in Western, Asian, African and Native American traditions. (H and N) (WR)
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 12 credits.
Variable special topics in religion . (H) (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
Examines relationships between ethics and utopias in literature, religious communities and millenarian movements. (H) (WR)
REL 4209 Dead Sea Scrolls and Early Jewish Literature
Credits: 3; Prereq: refer to the department.
The varieties of literature that arose within Judaism from 250 BCE to 220 CE, including selections from the Dead Sea Scrolls, the OT Pseudepigrapha, Philo and Josephus. (H)
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
In-depth study of the Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy) in light of modern biblical scholarship.
REL 4293 Special Topics in Biblical Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 9 credits.
Advanced study of special topics for students with previous courses in biblical studies. (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
An in-depth exploration of the main works of various existentialist thinkers with a particular emphasis on their views of religion.
REL 4490 Special Topics in Religious Thought
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 9 credits.
Special topics in religious thought. (WR)
Credits: 3; Prereq: instructor permission.
A comparative survey of literary, historical, ritual, and material aspects of ancient Israelite religion with evidence from Canaan, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome.
Credits: 3; Prereq: refer to the department.
A critical and historicized introduction to the Rabbinic texts of Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud. Emphasis is placed on the growth and development of the Rabbinic movement, and upon reading practices. (H and N)
REL 4936 Special Topics in Religious Studies
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 9 credits.
Advanced study for students with proper preparation of selected topics involving one or more religious traditions. (WR)