JWST 196 - American Jewish Literature on the Margins

Semester Offered: First Module, Spring Semester
Credits (Range): 1
Attribute: 1 HU

New Course Added 01.28.2008

Must Jewish writing in the American university remain on the margins—"Too Jewish" for the literary mainstream, yet "too white" for the new multicultural curriculum? This course explores the Jewish contribution to 20th Century American literature through examination of the immigrant narrative; the Yiddish literary center on Lower East Side of NYC; issues of translation and assimilation; creative betrayals of folklore; and newish Jewish voices.
Instructor: J. Cammy
Prerequisites & Notes
Pass/No Pass/CR/No Entry Grading only.