THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE: FROM SHTETL TO SUBURB

HISTORY/JEWISH 219

Course Description

Surveys American Jews from the eighteenth century until after WW II, examining political behavior (radicalism, liberalism, and nationalism), class formation, social mobility, culture, inter-ethnic group relations, religion, and problems in community building.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing or 3 credits in HISTORY or JEWISH

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.02

-5.5% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.14%

-0.65% from Historical

A Rate

27.14%

-9.52% from Historical

Class Size

-26.8% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Tony MICHELS

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3.8

Rating

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