Jewish Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D22-AA-SPC+1028 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011
Overview:

The Jewish studies program offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the development of Jewish civilization from its origins to the contemporary world. Jewish studies investigates the history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, ethnography and social theory of Jewish society and culture. Students are encouraged to engage in contemporary debates about ethnicity and identity, assimilation, exile and Diaspora cultures. Students benefit from the interdisciplinary breadth and the opportunity to combine this with options in Hebrew Language Study.

Objectives: See course objectives
Structure & Available Subjects:

A specialisation in Jewish Studies in the Graduate Diploma of Arts consists of:

Level 1

  • One first year Jewish Studies subject (12.5 points)

Level 2

  • 37.5 points of Jewish Studies subjects (37.5 points)

Level 3

  • 50 points of Jewish Studies subjects, including the compulsory Research in Contemporary Jewish Culture
Total 100 points
Subject Options:

Jewish Studies: Level 1

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Jewish Studies: Level 2 Subjects

37.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Jewish Studies: Compulsory Level 3 Subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Jewish Studies: Level 3 subjects:

37.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.jewishstudies.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts

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