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HU Credits:
4
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Jewish Thought
Semester:
Yearly
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Maren Niehoff-Rosenthal
Coordinator Office Hours:
Tuesday 12.00-13.00, by appointment, Rabin Bldg. 3111
Teaching Staff:
Prof Maren Niehoff
Course/Module description:
The course relies on post-colonial theory in order to show the complexity and triangular nature of the relations between Jews, Christians and "Pagans" during the time when the Roman Empire turned Christian.
Course/Module aims:
The course aims at providing the students with the academic tools to appreciate texts in their cultural and political context, with emphasis on the intense relations between the different groups, which are usually overlooked.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The students will be familiar with the variety of sources, able to interpret them in their cultural context and in light of post-colonial theory.
Attendance requirements(%):
25%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
close reading of texts and discussion in class, 1 exercise and an independent paper.
Course/Module Content:
For details see syllabus posted on the site of the course.
Required Reading:
For details see syllabus posted on the site of the course.
Additional Reading Material:
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 40 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 30 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 30 %
participation
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