Judaic Studies 354 - Film, Literature, Jews

Spring
2019
01
4.00
Olga Gershenson
W 4:00PM 6:45PM
UMass Amherst
16277
Herter Hall room 202
gershenson@judnea.umass.edu
This course examines the Jews' deep and complicated relationship to the literature, stage, and screen, and how that relationship has influenced cultural, national, and religious identity. Topics include: the theater/literature of religion; film and the immigrant experience; the history of Hollywood; and the work of Jewish actors and directors.
Suitable for Film Studies Certificate.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.