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1. Prerequisites

At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
Specific prerequisites for this course:
None

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2. Learning outcomes

Basic knowledge of the historical, cultural and religious aspects of Judaism

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3. Course contents

This Studium Generale Jewish Studies approaches Judaism from a variety of perspectives (historical, cultural, literary, religious, philosophical, sociological) and focuses on different periods. The Studium Generale  explores Judaism from an interdisciplinary point of view and a wide range of topics in order to give students insight into the complexity and potential of Jewish Studies.

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4. Teaching method

Class contact teaching:

Lectures

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5. Assessment method and criteria

Written assignment:

Without oral presentation

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6. Study material

Required reading

Study materials are distributed in the course of the semester.


Optional reading

The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis:
Dimont, Max I.. Jews, God and History. London: Allen, 1964.

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7. Contact information
For all information, students may address Luc Acke, administrative co-ordinator of the Institute of Jewish Studies (Monday - Thursday):
ijs@ua.ac.be
(03) 265 52 43
(+)last update: 18/01/2010 10:25 vivian.liska