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400 Level Courses

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JWST 403. Contemporary Hebrew Literature.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Israeli literature in its original language with emphasis on in-depth literary analysis. Texts read in Hebrew; assignments may be written in English.
  • Prerequisite: Proficiency in Hebrew.

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JWST 430. Tutorial in Hebrew Literature.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Individualized guided research on an approved topic in Hebrew literature.

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JWST 445. The Poetry of Nationalism.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An introduction to the work of various modern 'national poets' - i.e. poets closely linked to national movements who expressed (or constructed) a particular national identity and whose work has lasting artistic value. These will include Mickiewicz of Poland, Tagore of India, Yeats of Ireland, and Bialik of pre-state Israel.

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JWST 474. Maimonides' Mishneh Torah.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Study of the Moses Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, including such subjects as idolatry, repentance, and sacrifices, to torts, contracts, and public law.

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JWST 480. Advanced Yiddish 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Development of advanced Yiddish language skills in conversation and discussion, composition, and oral presentation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the reading and paraphrasing of a variety of literary texts.
  • For detailed course content go to www.mcgill.ca/jewishstudies/undergraduates.
  • Fall
  • Prerequisite: JWST 380 or permission of the instructor
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken JWST 480D1 and JWST 480D2

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JWST 481. Advanced Yiddish 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Additional development of advanced Yiddish language skills in conversation and discussion, composition, and oral presentation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the reading and paraphrasing of a variety of literary texts.
  • For detailed course content go to www.mcgill.ca/jewishstudies/undergraduates.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite: JWST 380D1 and JWST 380D2; or permission of the instructor.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken JWST 480D1 and JWST 480D2

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JWST 485. Tutorial in Yiddish Literature.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Individualized guided research on an approved topic in Yiddish literature.

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JWST 486. Tutorial in Yiddish Literature.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Individualized guided research on an approved topic in Yiddish literature.

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JWST 491. Honours Thesis 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A tutorial for the preparation of an Honours Thesis.

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JWST 492. Honours Thesis 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A tutorial for the preparation of an Honours Thesis.

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JWST 499. Internship: Jewish Studies.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Internship with an approved host institution or organization.
  • For detailed course content go to www.mcgill.ca/jewishstudies/undergraduates.
  • Restriction: Open to U2 and U3 students pursuing a Majors or Honours program in Jewish Studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.7, and permission of the departmental Internship Advisor. This course will not normally fulfill program requirements for seminar or 400-level courses. A letter from a supervisor at the institution must attest to successful completion of the student's tenure.
  • For instructor information, please contact the Department Chair or the Director of Undergraduate studies.

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