JWSS3685 — Modern and Contemporary Jewish Literature: Reviews & Ratings

JWSS3685 (Modern and Contemporary Jewish Literature) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Surveys Jewish literature from the late modern (1880–1948) and contemporary (1948–present) periods. Considers themes of immigration and cross-cultural influences and issues of religious, ethnic, and gender identity. Emphasizes American and European literatures to begin to define an international Jewish literary canon, including Yiddish poets and playwrights, Russian Jewish writers, and modern writers. ENGL 3685 and JWSS 3685 are cross-listed.

Last taught

Fall 2026

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C

NUpath

Difference/Diversity, Interpreting Culture

Data updated October 2026.

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