Reading Gender in Judaism (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Melanie Landau
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to: 1. Read closely and analyse Biblical and Talmudic texts (in translation). 2. Read Biblical and Talmudic narratives with a sense of the gender questions they pose. 3. Integrate the theoretical frameworks for reading with one's personal response to the texts. 4. To use textual proofs to support one's arguments. 5. Demonstrate the skill of learning in chevruta, a traditional method of analysing classical Jewish sources. In addition, students pursuing this subject at a third year level will be able to: 6. Demonstrate a greater level of sophistication and independence in their engagement with primary sources and the gender questions which they pose; and a deeper understanding of the theoretical issues that underpin the course. 7. Formulate and develop an independent research question which is grounded in a reading and analysis of primary sources.
Assessment: Preparation for chevruta study: 10% + Research essay (2500 words): 50% + Mid-semester class test: 10% + Take home exam (1500 words): 30%
Contact Hours: 2.5 hours (1 x 2.5 hour seminar) per week
Prohibitions: JWC2270
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