For the entire Jewish Studies course catalog, and full course descriptions, please see Jewish Studies, Minor < Case Western Reserve University
For the entire Hebrew course catalog, and full course descriptions, please see Hebrew Course Descriptions – Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
JWST/ARTS/ENGL/WLIT 382: Lost and Found in Translation: Print, Language and Text as Artifact
Barbara Mann – M 3:10 – 4:25 and W 3:10 – 5:55*
*Wednesday’s class includes a mandatory lab component
This hands-on course explores translation and letterpress printing as interconnected material practices. Drawing on literary theory, book history, and cultural studies, seminar sessions will investigate questions of translatability, textual transmission, and the book as a physical object. The course combines theoretical readings with lab/studio practice, as students learn letterpress printing techniques while developing translations that will become the texts they print. Through weekly printing exercises and translation workshops, students will examine how meaning is transformed across languages and media. Students will work with texts in their own foreign language of expertise, engaging with multiple scripts and print traditions. No prior printing experience required; reading knowledge of at least one non-English language at the intermediate level (typically two years of university study or equivalent) is required. This course will fulfill UGER perspectives and may count as an elective toward foreign language majors. Students should consult with their major advisors.
Perspectives:
- Human Diversity & Commonality
- Understanding Global Perspectives
JWST 371: Jews Under Christianity and Islam
Jay Geller – MW 12:35 – 1:50
This course examines the social and political status of Jews under Muslim and Christian rule since the Middle Ages. Themes include interfaith relations, Islamic and Christian beliefs regarding the Jews, Muslim and Christian regulation of Jewry, and the Jewish response.
Skill: Communication Intensive
Perspectives:
- Human Diversity & Commonality
- Understanding Global Perspectives
HBRW 102: Elementary Modern Hebrew II
Nadav Linial – MWF 9:20 – 10:10
The course objective is to continue to develop the students’ basic communicative skills in standard Modern Hebrew. Students will be introduced to more complex grammatical constructs, linguistic forms and vocabulary. Prereq: HBRW 101 or consent of department.
HBRW 202: Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
Nadav Linial – MWF 10:25 – 11:15
The course objectives are to enhance and strengthen the students’ Hebrew language skills, and to develop the ability to express thoughts, ideas and opinions freely, in both verbal and written forms. Prereq: HBRW 201 or consent of department.