The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the complex history of Jewish American and African American relations in the United States. Our inquiry will begin by exploring the historical roots of each group’s discreet experiences in this country. Then we will focus on how they have coalesced sometimes in friendship, sometimes in antagonism, in the past century. Some of the questions we seek to explore are: Do there exist similarities between Blacks and Jews that account for the gravitational pull they exert upon one another? Are there differences between them that explain the unique texture of their interaction? How are both related to mainstream White Anglo-Saxon culture in the United States? How do issues of gender and sexual orientation refract the nature of their interaction?">

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THEO 012 - Blacks and Jews in America

Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the complex history of Jewish American and African American relations in the United States. Our inquiry will begin by exploring the historical roots of each group’s discreet experiences in this country. Then we will focus on how they have coalesced sometimes in friendship, sometimes in antagonism, in the past century. Some of the questions we seek to explore are: Do there exist similarities between Blacks and Jews that account for the gravitational pull they exert upon one another? Are there differences between them that explain the unique texture of their interaction? How are both related to mainstream White Anglo-Saxon culture in the United States? How do issues of gender and sexual orientation refract the nature of their interaction?
Recent Semesters
Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016
Class Size
37-44
Credits
3
Professor Reviews
2y
Sophomore
IPOL
So, Professor Johnson is definitely a messy guy - BUT - his course is really great. If you are looking for an easy A this is NOT your course, but if you are looking for a semi-challenging course with great discourse, this is the course for you! If you need guidance reach out (probably during class since he never answers emails!)
6y
Sophomore
CRIM
Knowledgeable man, though his thinking and explanation is hugely unorganized and difficult to follow. Convolutes fairly straightforward ideas. This class had a lot of potential to be interesting, but it wasnt due to the erratic nature of his lectures. I wouldnt recommend the class.
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Usually Held
MW (12:30pm-1:45pm), TuTh (11:00am-12:15pm)
Attributes
Core: Diversity/Domestic, College/AFAM:Hist,BeSci,SocInq, X-List: AFAM, X-List: AMST, X-List: HIST, X-List: JCIV, Core: Theology