This course provides a survey of the Jewish experience in modern Europe. We begin with the Enlightenment and the formation of the modern state and their consequences for Jewish life and thought and end with the foundation of the State of Israel. The cultural, social, and political lives of Jews were transformed in this period that is marked by innovation, tragedy and success. Among the themes that we explore in depth are: the campaigns for and against Jewish emancipation, acculturation and religious reform; Jewish life in the Russian empire and in Eastern Europe; the rise of political and racial anti-Semitism; mass migration; and varieties of Jewish national politics.

Lecturer

Zuleika Rodgers, Assistant Professor

How to apply

Applications can be made in person on Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, room 5037, level 5 of the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19 September 2012.

Fee

€150 for the course. For security reasons payment should be by cheque/draft/postal money order only, made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. A concession rate is available to second and third level students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension.

Date

Teaching in Michaelmas term commences during the week beginning 24 September 2012. Please note this is a day-time course.

Duration

The course runs for a total of eleven weeks in Michaelmas term.

Further information

Contact: Zuleika Rodgers, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 2229, email: rodgersz@tcd.ie