| Part IB | Option | Convenor: Professor Yaron Peleg |
Course Description 2025-26
This course will enable students to study the special topics of: (1) Pre-modern Jewish literature; or (2) Modern Hebrew culture. The topic ‘Pre-modern Jewish literature’ subsumes two options, of which the student must choose one: (a) Aramaic, or (b) Medieval Jewish literature for which students may choose Medieval Hebrew, Judaeo-Arabic, or a combination of both. Choices for the pre-modern element are subject to enrolment and/or offerings of the particular year.
Classes and Supervisions
| Michaelmas | Lent | Easter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of classes | 8 (two-hour) | 8 (two-hour) | 4 (two-hour) |
| No. of supervisions | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Form and Conduct
This paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will contain six questions on Pre-Modern Jewish Literature and Section B will contain six questions on Modern Hebrew culture. Candidates must choose one section and answer three of the six questions in that section. All questions will carry equal marks.
This description is subject to change, for the latest information, students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook available on the Faculty Intranet.