Topics in Judaism (339-0-22)

Topic

Jewish Texts as Media

Instructors

Shira Schwartz

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L05: Wed 3:30PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

This course approaches Jewish texts through the lens of media studies. The course will explore a range of classical and contemporary Jewish textual genres, as well as Jewish textual objects, from Torah scrolls and Jewish type, to digital commentary, music, and performance. Students will learn how to engage texts deeply through different hermeneutics, including through close-reading and in partnership with other students. Our approach will also pay attention to the media and materiality of Jewish transmission across different kinds of Jewish sources. All non-English language texts will be presented in translation. No prior background with Jewish sources necessary. Class time will be divided between partnered text study and group discussion, and a special site visit to Special Collections at the University Library.

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area