JWC2550

Australian Jewry: history and society

Bernard Rechter (co-ordinator)

8 points - 2 lectures and 1 tutorial per week - First semester - Clayton - Prohibitions: HSY2550/HSY3550 (1999) and HSY and JWC2550/JWC3550 1994, 1995, 1996.

Objectives Upon completion of this subject students should have developed a basic understanding of the history of Australia's Jewish community, its present structure, organisation and activities and the problems facing the community.

Synopsis The focus is on the story of Australian Jewry from the beginnings of European settlement to the present day. A major element will be the contemporary Jewish community: its organisation and place in the general Australian society.

Assessment Tutorial paper, presented orally and in writing (1000 words): 20% Essay (3000 words): 40% Examination (2 hours): 40%

Recommended texts

Levi JS and Bergman GFJ Australian genesis Rigby, 1974
Rutland SD Edge of the Diaspora revised edition, Brandl and Schlesinger, 1997
Rubinstein WD The Jews in Australia AE Press, 1986

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