Surveys the major historical developments encountered by Jewish communities beginning with the Spanish Expulsion in 1492 up until the present day. Studies the various ways in which Jews across the modern world engaged with the emerging notions of nationality, equality and citizenship, as well as with new ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, nationalism, imperialism and antisemitism. Same as JWST 1828 and RLST 1828.
instructor(s)
Kalisman, Hilary Falb
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2019 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
