JWST 697: Capstone: Themes and Methodologies in Jewish Studies: Jewish Languages · Methodologies...
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JWST 697: Capstone: Themes and Methodologies in Jewish Studies: Jewish Languages This course examines the myriad ways in which language, culture, and identity intersect through the prism of Jewish languages—that is, languages written and spoken by Jews throughout history. Drawing on insights coming out of the contemporary study of linguistic variation and sociolinguistics, the course poses a number of questions that arise at the confluence of language and society, such as: What makes a language “Jewish”? How are languages and scripts employed in defining one’s cultural identity? What are the historical forces that shape the development of Jewish variants of languages? The languages to be discussed in the course include Hebrew (from ancient to modern), Aramaic, Yiddish, Ladino, Judeo-Arabic, and others. Working knowledge of at least one Jewish language would be useful but is not required. General Education Requirements: Fulfills CI Professor Joseph Lam [email protected] Tu 6:00PM-8:50PM 125 Carolina Hall p. (919) 962-5666 f. (919) 962-1567
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JWST 697: Capstone: Themes and Methodologies in Jewish Studies:
Jewish Languages
This course examines the myriad ways in which language, culture, and identity intersect through the prism of Jewish languages—that is, languages written and spoken by Jews throughout history. Drawing on insights coming out of the contemporary study of linguistic variation and sociolinguistics, the course poses a number of questions that arise at the confluence of language and society, such as: What makes a language “Jewish”? How are languages and scripts employed in defining one’s cultural identity? What are the historical forces that shape the development of Jewish variants of languages? The languages to be discussed in the course include Hebrew (from ancient to modern), Aramaic, Yiddish, Ladino, Judeo-Arabic, and others. Working knowledge of at least one Jewish language would be useful but is not required.
General Education Requirements: Fulfills
CI
Professor Joseph [email protected]
Tu6:00PM-8:50PM
125 Carolina Hallp. (919) 962-5666f. (919) 962-1567
