Jewish Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D22-AA-SPC+1028 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

Coordinator

Dr Dvir Abramovich

Email: dvir@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

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.

Learning Outcomes:

See program objectives

Structure & Available Subjects:

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • one Level 1 subject (12.5 points)
  • three Level 2 subjects (37.5 points)
  • one compulsory Level 3 subject (Research in Contemporary Jewish Culture) (12.5 points)
  • three Level 3 of subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Subject Options:

Level 1 Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50

Level 2 Subjects

37.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50

Compulsory Level 3 Subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Level 3 Subjects

37.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Links to further information: http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/

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