ANT 295-01 - Special Topic: Jews, Multiculturalism and Antisemitism

4 credits (Fall Term 1)

Cross-listed as: AMS 295-01 and SAM 295-01. This course examines Jews and Jewish diversity as an interruption to discussions of multiculturalism against the backdrop of antisemitism over time and space. Cumulatively readings and films provide a loose overview of theological antisemitism, racial antisemitism, social antisemitism and political antisemitism. Political antisemitism opens up important corollary questions concerning the relationships between identities, power and knowledge, the consequences of globalization on stereotypes and (mis)representation of people and places and, importantly, the role of academic activism and its political consequences.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Gibel Mevorach