Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the causes of anti-Semitism in the United States from the Reconstruction era until the present; discuss significant anti-Semitic incidents and repercussions; identify and define various anti-Semitic movements and individuals; trace the growth of, and the obstacles leading to points of decline of, the Jewish influence in American politics; and identify different political motivations for anti-Semitism and link their manifestations in the United States with historical trends.
Instruction:
This course includes an extensive study guide and required readings with a final exam administered through Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies. Topics include: Post-Civil War United States, historical background of Jews' relationship with his state, and anti-Semitic patterns from Europe.
Credit recommendation:
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in History or Political Science (3/12) (3/17 revalidation) (7/22 revalidation). NOTE: History 350 and Political Science 350 are duplicative in content; credit should only be given for one course.