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- Level Foundation
- المدة 13 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة University of California, Santa Cruz
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In this course, Peter Kenez and Murray Baumgarten, both emeritus professors at UC Santa Cruz, tell the story of the Jews of the Black Sea port of Odesa. Kenez and Baumgarten include music, literature, and history in their analysis of a city like no other. The course is for anyone with an interest in the history and culture of the Jewish people.الوحدات
Course Introduction
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Practice Quiz
1
Discussions
- Upcoming Events & Resources
1
Videos
- Introduction to the Course (Cid Pearlman)
2
Readings
- How to Navigate This Course
- Regarding the spelling of Odesa
A city like no other
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lecture 1 Quiz
3
Videos
- Lecture 1: A City Like No Other
- Optional Viewing: "Jewish Luck" (with English intertitles)
- Optional Viewing: "Benya Krik"/"Bennie the Howl" (with English intertitles)
3
Readings
- Module Overview // Course Readings & Viewings
- "El Hatzipor"/"To the Bird" by Hayim Bialik - video & text
- "Gedali" by Isaac Babel
Lecture 2: Jewish life in the Russian Empire
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Lecture 2 Quiz
1
Videos
- Lecture 2: Jewish life in the Russian Empire
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Readings
- Module overview
Modernism and Internationalism
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lecture 3 Quiz
1
Videos
- Lecture 3: Modernism & Internationalism
3
Readings
- Module Overview
- "Gedali" & Isaac Babel
- Optional Reading: "The Allure of Powerlessness" by Ruth Wisse
Antisemitism in the Russian Empire
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lecture 4 Quiz
1
Videos
- Lecture 4: Antisemitism in the Russian Empire
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Readings
- Module 4 Overview
Jewish achievement in the modern world
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lecture 5 Quiz
1
Videos
- Lecture 5: Jewish achievement in the modern world
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Readings
- Module 5 Overview
Jewish virtuosity
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Lecture 6 Quiz
2
Videos
- Lecture 6: Jewish virtuosity
- Optional Viewing: "Benya Krik"/"Bennie the Howl" (with English intertitles)
2
Readings
- Module 6 Overivew
- Optional Viewing: "Bennie the Howl"/"Benya Krik"
Revolution and Civil war
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Lecture 7 Quiz
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Videos
- Lecture 7: Revolution and Civil war
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Readings
- Module 7 Overivew
Final Project
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- A Postcard from Odesa
Auto Summary
Explore the rich history and culture of the Jewish people in the Black Sea port of Odesa with emeritus professors Peter Kenez and Murray Baumgarten from UC Santa Cruz. This foundational course delves into the music, literature, and historical significance of Odesa, making it perfect for anyone interested in Jewish history. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, it offers an engaging and comprehensive learning experience.
Murray Baumgarten
Peter Kenez