FA 2021 | JUDAIC 417 - Topics in Judaic Studies | Section 001 - Problems in the Hebrew Text of Qoheleth-Ecclesiastes

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JUDAIC 417 - Topics in Judaic Studies

Fall 2021, Section 001 - Problems in the Hebrew Text of Qoheleth-Ecclesiastes

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Judaic Studies (JUDAIC)

Department: LSA Judaic Studies

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Credits:

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Consent:

With permission of department.

Repeatability:

May be elected three times for credit. May be elected more than once in the same term.

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Rackham credit requires additional work.

Meet Together Classes:

MELANG 410 - Topics: MES Language, Section 001

Primary Instructor:

Schmidt,Brian B

Description

The book of Qoheleth, or Ecclesiastes, is unique and provocative as it states powerfully and repeatedly that everything in life is "vanity" (Hebrew hevel: "worthless?"). Yet, in spite of the universally recognized focus that this concept brings to the book, interpreters understand Qoheleth's message in surprisingly different ways: the author either advocates for an uncompromising cynicism, or at best a pervasive pessimism or skepticism. And yet, still, others propose that the author ardently embraces the celebration of life.

MELANG 410 is designed to achieve two major goals. First is the advancement of the student’s Hebrew philological skills beyond the two-semester sequence (MELANG 101-102 or for graduates 501-502). In fact, the successful completion of MELANG 102 (502) is a prerequisite for enrolling in the course (and with the instructor's permission) as the student will work exclusively with the Masoretic text of Qoheleth.

The second goal is the refinement and advancement of the student’s thinking about central interpretive issues and challenges that emerge from the close study of Qoheleth. The course will comprise a regular weekly rotation of primary and secondary readings, discussions, lectures, and discovery sessions.

Intended Audience:

Intermediate to advanced classical Hebrew students, both undergraduate and graduate levels

Class Format:

Two 90-minute meetings weekly

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JUDAIC 417 - Topics in Judaic Studies

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001 (SEM)

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In Person

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32301

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4:00PM - 5:30PM

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Section:

002 (SEM)

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In Person

Class No:

32598

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LSA Jr>

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

5:30PM - 7:00PM

1014 TISCH

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003 (SEM)

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In Person

Class No:

33327

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

1:00PM - 2:30PM

B120 MLB

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004 (SEM)

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Class No:

26262

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Closed

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