HIST 27515 - The American Jewish Experience

Course Credit: 1
THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE The history of Jews in the US from earliest times to the present, with particular emphasis on how living in an open society affected Jewish institutions and self-perceptions, leading to the emergence of new forms of Jewish cultural, social, and religious life. Additional topics are the Jewish role in the labor movement, in popular culture, and in US politics. Prerequisite(s): One course in History or permission of instructor. [HSS]