Russian-Jewish Experience: Revolts and Returns (JS-0079)
Spring 2027 · JS 0079 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate
Exploration of 19th to 21st century Russian Jewry through survey of literature, memoirs, film, and art. Jewish cultural history in Russia and USSR from the creative experiences of Russian Jews in the context of various historical periods. Discovery of a multidimensional picture of the unique socio-cultural environment that shaped the identity of the modern-day Russian-speaking Jews from the former Soviet Union through literary works, visual media, popular songs, works of art, and theater performances, translated into English from Russian and Yiddish. In English. No prerequisites.
Course codes: JS-0079, JS 0079, JS0079, JS-79, JS 79, JS79, RUS-0079, RUS 0079, RUS0079, RUS-79, RUS 79, RUS79
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