University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

JWST-4827 (3) Modern U.S. Jewish History since 1880

Explores the experience of Jews in the United States from the 1880's when the great migration of Jews from Eastern Europe began, through the twentieth century. Students will explore the changing ways in which Jews adapted to life in the U.S., constructed American Jewish identities, and helped to participate in the construction of the United States as a nation. Recommended prereq., HIST 1025, HIST/JWST 1818 or 1828, or HEBR/JWST 2350. JWST 4827 and HIST 4827 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.