TFO1012 – Modern Jewish History and Culture - Case Studies

Course content

The course relies on and draws from Jewish studies and the study of history, culture, art, literature and education. The students explore aspects of modern Jewish history and culture in the State of Israel and selected diaspora countries/communities. The students engage Jewish literature, Jewish art and explore Jewish influences in popular culture.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student has achieved the following learning outcomes defined as knowledge, skills and general competences.

Knowledge:

The student has

  • knowledge of modern Jewish history and culture in the State of Israel and selected diaspora countries

  • knowledge of how Judaism and Jewish history are taught in public schools in Israel and the selected diaspora countries

  • knowledge of aspects of Jewish literature, Jewish art and Jewish influences in popular culture

Skills:

The student can

  • compare and interrelate aspects of modern Jewish history and culture in different countries and communities

  • interpret and discuss Jewish motifs and themes in literature, art and popular culture

  • develop and conduct learning sessions about Judaism, Jewish history and antisemitism

General competence:

The student has

  • basic knowledge of approaches to Jewish studies and the study of history, culture, art, literature and education

  • experience from collaborative and explorative learning

Admission to the course

Admission to this course is limited to students on the study programme Jewish Studies and Intercultural Competence for Jewish Paths.

The study programme is part of a one-year programme, SHVILIM Jewish Paths, organised by DMT, The Jewish Community of Oslo.

Teaching

Teaching includes a combination of lectures, discussion seminars and excursions.

Mandatory activities:

  • Students are required to participate in a group and complete two group assignments: prepare and present a given topic and evaluate the process and implementation. One of the assignments include a written submission of 500-1000 words.
  • Students are required to submit one individual written assignment: an abstract of an individual paper for the portfolio, 200-500 words.

Examination

Portfolio

The portfolio must contain two papers:

  • Individual report from one of the two group assignments, ca. 1500 words.

  • Individual paper, ca. 2000 words

You must pass both papers in order to pass the whole exam.

Grading guidelines

Language of examination

You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) July 10, 2025 3:54:45 AM

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