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Kita Alef: Introduction to Jewish Studies (HEBR0007)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Credit value
15
Restrictions
First year students only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module offers a survey of the most relevant methods of academic inquiry and argument in an academic field of Jewish Studies. Students will be introduced to the traditions and practices of the historical method, literary criticism, the learning of languages, and the analysis of visual materials including film. We will hone skills for undertaking written assignments as well as oral presentations, explore library resources and the appropriate use of the internet and online resources, and examine the ongoing transformation of academic research through digital humanities.

The class will be structured around discussions of selected primary source materials and secondary reading, as well as developing methodological approaches and assessing requirements in the above-mentioned disciplines. Students will gain familiarity and exposure to undergraduate level research and writing in Hebrew and Jewish Studies while broadly sharpening their critical faculties across the humanities and social sciences. We will also consider why this undertaking matters so much in our 21st century world.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
38% Coursework
63% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Mr Steven Samols
Who to contact for more information
jewish.studies@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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