Jewish Food and Culture (SOC 200) Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: examine sources of the laws pertinent to Jewish food; demonstrate understanding of symbolism behind food eaten on Sabbath and holidays; discuss how the Jewish cuisine evolved, focusing on some of the most popular elements; describe the role of the Kashrut agencies in allowing for the varied menu; and analyze primary sources to discover key elements of modern Jewish food and the surrounding culture.
Instruction:
This course serves as a study of the laws and symbolism of Jewish food by examining food from an historical perspective and studying the evolution of Jewish cuisine and its unique cultural significance. Through in-depth readings, students will gain insights into the evolution of Jewish food as an individual culture, researching Jewish food today via primary sources.

Literature: Historical Fiction (LIT 200) Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify some of the key time periods for the
Jews; demonstrate knowledge and understanding of several historical novels consistent with these eras; discuss how the experiences of specific characters in the fictitious story are representative of true experiences of the time; describe the human aspect of the era, highlighting emotions, struggles, and triumphs of the Jewish spirit; define historical fiction, using specific stories as literary evidence; and synthesize different stories and different time periods into a deep understanding of the Jewish plight over the years.
Instruction:
This course is a study of Jewish Historical fiction works designed to help students understand the meaning and purpose of the historical fiction genre. Students will form a general opinion of the value of historical fiction by reading books which provide an understanding of the human element with respect to various time periods.