FWIS 199 - JEWS ON FILM
Long Title: JEWS ON FILM: CINEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF JEWISH LIFE
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course will explore the modern Jewish life around the world through the medium of film. Students will be exposed to diverse Jewish communities and their cinematic representations. The course will consider modern Jewish identity through the lens of various themes including race, gender, religion, nationalism, assimilation and secularization.