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Oregon School of Judaic Studies
Portland State University
Summer courses
June 26-August 20, 2006
Jewish Humor: “That’s not the way I heard it”
English 099/410/510 – CRN 80530/80579/80591
1 credit– 4 evenings
July 11, 13, 18, 20 7 - 9:20 pm
Norm Cohen
A survey of Jewish humor (wit, jokes, proverbs, insults, short stories) through the 20th century focusing on the character of Jewish humor, its social significance and historical evolution. Each class combines recordings and in-class readings with lecture and discussion.
Narratives of Power and Sexuality in the Hebrew Bible
English 099/410/510 – CRN 82565/82566/82567
2 credits - 8 days
July 24 - 27, 31, August 1, 2, 3 1 - 3:20 pm
Deborah Eisenbach-Budner
syllabus
A study of the relationship between power and sexuality in foundational biblical texts: the Garden of Eden, Joseph, Song of Songs, Proverbs, and others. The course uses biblical texts in translation and articles by classical and modern biblical scholars.
Family and Identity through Film
Sociology 099/410/510 – CRN 82455/82456/82457
4 credits - 8 evenings
June 26-July 19 Mon/Wed —5:30 - 9:40 pm
Bob Liebman
Families form our understandings of self and anchor our social identities. Through readings and documentary and narrative films from Europe, the Americas, and Israel, we view marriage, intergenerational dynamics, and gender roles in the experience of Jews, Hispanics, and Asians. Each class has 3 parts: lectures, film showings, and discussion.
Boker Tov/Good Morning Hebrew Ulpan
Hebrew 101, 102, 103 CRN online
12 credits – 9 weeks – 44 classes
June 26–August 20 Monday-Friday 8-10:20 am
Ayal Yariv
Take introductory Hebrew in a concentrated 9-week sequence. For all who cannot find time in their schedules, the summer course is a great way to accelerate your learning and ready yourself for PSUs Second Year Hebrew course to be offered Tuesday-Thursday evenings in the 2006-07 academic year.
For program information, see www.judaic.pdx.edu or contact Professors Robert Liebman liebmanr@pdx.edu and Michael Weingrad, weingrad@pdx.edu.
OSJS courses are open to students and learners of all ages and backgrounds for both credit and noncredit. Credit is available through Portland State University. Summer students planning to transfer credits to their home institutions should get advance approval of their selections. Because OSJS is self-supporting, courses are not available through the Senior Adult Learning Center. Scholarships are available through the generosity of donors. Enrollment begins May 2. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Contact 503- 72 LEARN or http://www.summer.pdx.edu
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