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| LA101 |
Hebrew Language I |
3 Credits |
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This elementry Hebrew course provides an introduction to the basics of the language. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, conversation, and oral comprehension. |
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| LA102 |
Hebrew Language II |
3 Credits |
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This intermediate level Hebrew course is designed to improve reading, writing, and speaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on building a working vocabulary and mastering elementary grammar. |
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| LA110 |
Introduction to Biblical Literature |
3 Credits |
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This course is an introduction to the Jewish Bible and culture in the Biblical period. Jewish approaches to Bible study, both midrashic and contextual, and the history, format, and structure of the Bible are discussed. |
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| LA115 |
American Jewish Literature |
3 Credits |
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This course provides a study and analysis of the highlights of American Jewish literature from the early immigrant stories to the major contemporary novels and short stories. The course traces the development of American Jewish identity and experience |
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| LA500 |
Multimedia In Society
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3 Credits |
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This course gives the student an understanding of the use of multimedia as a tool in American society and its impact on cultural diversity and media arts. Students will gain an understanding of computers and multimedia and the social impact the technology is having on society. Mass and multi-media applications will be presented as industries and businesses, which shape, and are shaped by, significant social and business issues. |
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| HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE |
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| LA121 |
Survey of Jewish History |
3 Credits |
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This courses discusses the development of Jewish civilization from the period of the Forefathers through the Talmudic period in Palestine and Babylonia: the Maccabean Age, the impact of Hellenism, the conflict between the Pharisees and Sadducees, the period of Roman rule, and the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora. |
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| LA123 |
Modern Jewish History |
3 Credits |
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This course presents a study of the history of the Jewish people from the 18th century period of Hasidism to the creation of the modern State of Israel in 1948. Topics will include changes in the status of European Jewry, the birth of political Zionism, the consequences of the two World Wars, and the major trends in Jewish migration. The aim of the course is to analyze the religious, ideological, social, and economic restructuring of Jewish life during this period in history. |
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| LA124 |
American Jewish History |
3 Credits |
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This course discusses the history of the Jewish community in the United States from the Colonial era to the present time, including the structure of the American Jewish community, and major Jewish religious, philanthropic, educational, political, and cultural institutions. The challenge of preserving Jewish distinctiveness in an open society where Jews and non-Jews can mix freely and the contribution of Jews to American civilization will be discussed. |
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| LA125 |
The Holocaust |
3 Credits |
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The rise of the Nazi Regime in Germany in the nineteen thirties and the destruction of European Jewry during the Second World War are discussed. The course focuses on the social, economic, and political events leading up to the rise of Anti-Semitism in Germany and Europe including the Jewish response to the Holocaust, and the responses of governments around the world. Historical documents, personal memoirs, and relevant halachic questions are used as source materials. |
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| LA126 |
Introduction to Modern Israel |
3 Credits |
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This course presents a study of the social, political, religious, and economic issues facing contemporary Israeli society. Topics to be studied include religion and state, "Aliyah" and absorption of immigrants, Israeli democratic theory and practice, political parties and leaders, and Arab-Israeli relations. |
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| LA140 |
American History I |
3 Credits |
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This course is a survey of American history from the Age of Discovery to the end of Reconstruction. Topics to be discussed include the transplantation of European culture to America, the rise of American society, the institution of slavery, and the emergence of an industrial society. |
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| LA141 |
American History II |
3 Credits |
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This course is a survey of modern American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. The course topics discussed include the impact of industrialization on social, cultural and political life, the emergence of the United States as a world power, and the adaptation of that power to the 21st century. |
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| ANTHROPOLOGY |
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| LA240 |
Introduction To Anthropology |
3 Credits |
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This course presents a comparative study of the human condition in various societies and its application in solving practical problems. Topics include: human evolution, the meaning of our physical diversity, communications, miscommunication, and the past and present cultural diversity. |
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| ART |
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| LA440 |
The History Of Art in America |
3 Credits |
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This course discusses the history of American art beginning with pre-colonial art to present day. The focus of the course will be on art of the twentieth century and will include movements such as the Ash Can School, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Dada, and Pop Art. In addition, photography, architecture, sculpture and the contributions of female and minority artists will be explored. |
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| GOVERNMENT |
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| LA160 |
American Government (National) |
3 Credits |
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This course provides an understanding of American government. National political institutions such as the Presidency, Congress, and the Judiciary, as well as the political party system will be discussed. Topics will include the United States Constitution as a framework for democracy, and the relationship between national and state governments. |
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| LA161 |
State and Local Government |
3 Credits |
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This course presents a historical perspective and discussion of the various branches of state and local governments. Economic and social policy will be discussed. The enduring role of the state governments in the federal system will be placed in its historical context. |
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| PHILOSOPHY |
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| LA130 |
Basic Jewish Concepts |
3 Credits |
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This course will discuss the rituals, rites of passage, and observances that mark the major events in the lives of Jews. The Jewish view of the individual, the individual within the context of the community, and social and familial relationships will be discussed |
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| LA132 |
Topics in Jewish Philosophy |
3 Credits |
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Jewish thought and philosophy such as conceptualizations of God, the nature and destiny of man, free will and divine providence, the Holocaust, and biomedical and social ethics are discussed, as well as the history and basic concepts of Jewish mystical thought and Hasidism. Passages, in translation, from the Kabbalah, the Zohar, various Hasidic authors, and modern Jewish thinkers will be reviewed. |
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| PSYCHOLOGY |
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| LA200 |
Introduction To Psychology |
3 Credits |
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Current understanding of human behavior and mental processes will be discussed. The major theoretical perspectives in psychology (including the Psychoanalytic, Behaviorist, Cognitive Theory, and Biological perspectives) will be reviewed. The causes, classification and treatment of mental disorders will be discussed. |
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| LA220 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 Credits |
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Prerequisite: LA200
This course studies human development from infancy through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Topics include: intellectual growth, personal and social adjustment, the relationship between physical and mental development, and typical problems in various stages of the life cycle. |
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