17481		2:30-3:45	TR			VEIDLINGER
Above section carries culture studies credit
A portion of this class reserved for freshman interest group (FIG)
students

This course is an introduction to the major themes and developments
of the Jewish historical experience from the biblical period to the
early modern period.  Topics to be covered include the biblical
origins of the Jewish people, the composition of the major religious
texts of Judaism, Jewish experiences in the diaspora, and Jewish life
in the medieval world.

Students will be graded on the basis of short writing assignments and
tests.  Readings will include both general texts on Jewish history
and specific readings on select topics.