Reading and analysis of medieval Hebrew Literature from the Near East, North Africa, and Europe.  Prereq: English 1110. Not open to students with credit for 371.  Cross-listed in Jewish Studies.

The objectives of this course are: 1) to acquaint the student with the various literary genres of Hebrew literature in the medieval period; 2) to highlight the influences on and development of this literature; and 3) to understand the importance and role of medieval Jewry and their literature in Jewish history. Cross-listed in Jewish Studies.