Judaic Studies 385 - Russian Jews

This course explores Jewish life in Eastern Europe from the perspective of cultural studies. Particular emphasis is on origins of Soviet-Jewish culture, ethnicity, and identity, interaction with the surrounding society, immigration, Jews under communism, Holocaust, and transformation of Russian Jewish life in the twentieth century. Readings from various historical and literary sources; excerpts from film and media. (Gen.Ed. HS, DG)

This course is open to students EXCEPT freshmen and first-year students.