JWST/GSLL 2551 -- Modern Jewish Literature
University of Colorado Boulder
In this course we study the work of Jewish writers from around the world. We look at a broad spectrum of texts that show the ways in which Jewish authors from different places and times speak about the world. We pay attention to questions of secularism and tradition, the experience of diasporic Jews, as exiles and as citizens, the move into modernity and questions of identity raised by the intellectual transitions brought about by political and social emancipation, as well as the enormous changes wrought by the ever-faster momentum of the modern world with its population redistribution, traumatic world-wide wars and rapid cultural transformations, and the creation and experience of living in a new homeland. Taught in English.
(Pictured above: American Jewish writer Grace Paley -- one of the authors whose work we study in this course)
Approved for the core curriculum: Literature & the Arts
What students have said about this course and the professor:
"Good class, easy to see how passionate the prof. is on this topic." (2014 student)
"This class is great & Professor Senderovich has picked awesome course readings. I feel like I've gotten a lot out of this class." (2014 student)
"[The professor] taught me how to read in a way I have never done and that was really helpful." (2014 student)
"Great class. Actually made most students engaged, [which is] rarely seen in Liberal Arts classes at CU." (2014 student)
"I found that the instruction continuously built on previous material so that by the end of the course, the material became more and more exciting and I wanted even more discussion." (2014 student)
"Professor Senderovich is one of the best professors I have had here at CU. ... you can tell how much passion he has for what he is teaching: something very rare." (2014 student)
"I am currently a Junior, so I can say with relative experience that [the professor] give[s] an unmatched amount of feedback and provide[s] more constructive extra information than any other professor I have ever had. His passion for the subject is clear and evident, and without question influenced my own interest in this class." (2014 student)
"The structure of this class has been challenging in very much a positive way -- to focus on reading with a more critical eye and written exams have taught me how to analyze a piece of writing without reading unnecessary things into it. Very much enjoyed this class and Prof. Senderovich seems very passionate about this class." (2014 student)
"I felt that this was a wonderful class and the professor was very engaging and passionate about the material. The class was well thought-out and all assignments and grading were fair." (2014 student)
"One of few college / university courses that felt challenging on an intellectual level, not just memorization and regurgitating." (2014 student)
"I admit that I was curious about Jewish literature but not terribly interested in the subject matter, but [the professor's] enthusiasm and engaging personality got me through the course. [The professor] certainly helped me to think more deeply about literature. I enjoyed this course. [The professor[ does an excellent job teaching it." (2014 studenr)
(Pictured above: American Jewish writer Grace Paley -- one of the authors whose work we study in this course)
Approved for the core curriculum: Literature & the Arts
- In Fall 2017 the course will be offered on M/W/F 12 - 12:50 pm
- This is the syllabus from Fall 2014 (note, however, the the syllabus for this course generally changes from year to year and tends to include some very contemporary literature toward the end of the semester).
What students have said about this course and the professor:
"Good class, easy to see how passionate the prof. is on this topic." (2014 student)
"This class is great & Professor Senderovich has picked awesome course readings. I feel like I've gotten a lot out of this class." (2014 student)
"[The professor] taught me how to read in a way I have never done and that was really helpful." (2014 student)
"Great class. Actually made most students engaged, [which is] rarely seen in Liberal Arts classes at CU." (2014 student)
"I found that the instruction continuously built on previous material so that by the end of the course, the material became more and more exciting and I wanted even more discussion." (2014 student)
"Professor Senderovich is one of the best professors I have had here at CU. ... you can tell how much passion he has for what he is teaching: something very rare." (2014 student)
"I am currently a Junior, so I can say with relative experience that [the professor] give[s] an unmatched amount of feedback and provide[s] more constructive extra information than any other professor I have ever had. His passion for the subject is clear and evident, and without question influenced my own interest in this class." (2014 student)
"The structure of this class has been challenging in very much a positive way -- to focus on reading with a more critical eye and written exams have taught me how to analyze a piece of writing without reading unnecessary things into it. Very much enjoyed this class and Prof. Senderovich seems very passionate about this class." (2014 student)
"I felt that this was a wonderful class and the professor was very engaging and passionate about the material. The class was well thought-out and all assignments and grading were fair." (2014 student)
"One of few college / university courses that felt challenging on an intellectual level, not just memorization and regurgitating." (2014 student)
"I admit that I was curious about Jewish literature but not terribly interested in the subject matter, but [the professor's] enthusiasm and engaging personality got me through the course. [The professor] certainly helped me to think more deeply about literature. I enjoyed this course. [The professor[ does an excellent job teaching it." (2014 studenr)