UNIV 3088-003: Why the Jews? Confronting Antisemitism
Antisemitism has often been described as the “oldest hatred.” Yet the term “antisemitism” is a modern formulation, coined in Germany in the 1870s a badge of pride by German nationalists who feared Jews posed a danger to “true German culture.” Why should the so-called “anti-semites” define who or what Jews and Judaism are? Just as the broad range of Jewish experiences around the globe over thousands of years defies easy categorization, hatred of Jews has taken so many forms from antiquity to the present that it also resists simple categorization or definition. This course will first and foremost introduce students to the diverse nature of Jewish identity, before examining the many manifestations of Jewish hatred throughout history, and the ways in which Jews have attempted to respond to a hatred that refuses to disappear. Contact: WhyTheJews@uconn.edu
Important: This course will not count toward full-time status for Financial Aid purposes if added after January 29th.
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UNIV 3088-005: Confronting Anti-Muslim Racism
Despite Islam having almost 2 billion adherents across the globe, Muslims are subjected to damaging stereotypes, oppression, and violence simply because of their identities. Why and how is this the case? This 1-credit course offers an overview of responses to that question, with a specific emphasis on the diversity of Muslim identities, positionalities, and perspectives within the US in global context. Contact: CAMR@uconn.edu
Important: This course will not count toward full-time status for Financial Aid purposes if added after January 29th.
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Courses are online asynchronous and run from 03/04/2024 - 04/26/2024. They're worth one credit each. You can enroll in either or both through March 10th using a special registration form.
For more information, contact: David Morrow at david.morrow@uconn.edu