JWC2550

Australian Jewry: History and Society

(ART)

Lionel Sharpe

6 points + 19 lectures and 9 tutorials + First semester + Clayton + Prohibitions: JWC3550, HSY2550/3550

Synopsis: The focus of the unit 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: Essay (2000 words): 44% + Tutorial presentation (500 words): 12% + Examination (2 hours): 44%