JS 0014 & HEBREW 0102 – ELEMENTARY HEBREW 2
MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Haya Feig
DSAS Second Language General Ed. Requirement
Continuation of the introductory work begun in Hebrew 1. Students further develop their reading, writing and speaking skills with the greatest emphasis being placed on oral communication.
JS 0026 & HEBREW 0104 – INTERMEDIATE HEBREW 4
MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Haya Feig
DSAS Second Language General Ed. Requirement
Students continue to develop their Hebrew reading and speaking skills. Sophisticated Hebrew texts are introduced.
JS 1259 & HEBREW 1259 – ISRAELI FILM AND TELEVISION
Tu 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Haya Feig
DSAS Geographic Region General Ed. Requirement
SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global & Cross Cul GE. Req.
This course uses electronic media, film, and TV shows to immerse students in the Hebrew language and Israeli culture.
JS 1100 & RELGST 1100 – ISRAEL IN THE BIBLICAL AGE
MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Benjamin Gordon
DSAS Geographic Region General Ed. Requirement
SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global & Cross Cul GE. Req.
This course explores the history and development of the people of Israel in ancient times. What do we know about the Israelites and how do we know it? Using biblical texts and archaeological remains, students will learn about everyday life in ancient Israel, the role of class and gender, life-cycle events, religious festivals, political institutions, systems of belief, and famous personages in history and lore. The trajectory of the course will begin with the Near Eastern origins of the people, continue through the rise of the Israelite and Judahite monarchies, and end with the Second Temple commonwealth of Judea in the Persian and Hellenistic periods.
JS 1900 – INTERNSHIP
To be arranged. Visit our internship webpage for more information.
JS 1901 – INDEPENDENT STUDY
To be arranged.
Irina Livezeanu
This one-credit independent study is required of all Jewish Studies certificate students. It is to be completed in the final semester of work for the certificate. Students in the course will develop a portfolio of work and a reflective essay about their work in Jewish Studies. The main objectives are to: provide a showcase of work in Jewish Studies (including Hebrew courses) at Pitt; offer a critical and analytical appraisal of this coursework and its related projects; reflect upon the value of these achievements to the student’s undergraduate education.
JS 1902 & HEBREW 1902 – DIRECTED STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE
To be arranged.
Students may undertake a variety of individual reading or research projects under the close supervision of a faculty member. Regular meetings are required. Permission of the Jewish Studies coordinator and the faculty member required. Contact a faculty member or the program director for more information.
JS 1903 – DIRECTED RESEARCH - UNDERGRADUATE
To be arranged.
Students may undertake a variety of individual research projects under the close supervision of a faculty member. Regular meetings are required. Permission of the Jewish Studies coordinator and the faculty member required. Contact a faculty member or the program director for more information.
JS 1904 – UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP
To be arranged.
Students serve as an undergraduate research assistant under the supervision of a faculty member. 1-4 credits available depending on number of hours per week worked. Credits earned will be s/n only. Permission of the Jewish Studies coordinator and the faculty member is required. Contact a faculty member or the program director for more information.
JS 1905 & HEBREW 1905– UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
To be arranged.
Students serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant under the supervision of a faculty member. 1-4 credits available depending on number of hours per week worked. Credits earned will be s/n only. Permission of the Jewish Studies coordinator and the faculty member is required. Contact a faculty member or the program director for more information.