I. Rationale
Please provide a rationale for the course which explains how the course being proposed fits into
this Cluster based on the Cluster's description. For your convenience, the overall description and
rationale for this component are included below.
Overall Description and Rationale for Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster on
Judaism and the Jewish People
Over the course of 3000 years, the Jews have made their way from their historic
homeland in Israel to distant lands. Their customs and values have kept evolving to meet the
needs of their new environments. The Jews have always developed dynamic and reciprocal
relationships with the societies that have surrounded them—relationships that have
fundamentally transformed the practice of Judaism and the landscape of Jewish culture. But of
equal significance is the impact the Jews have had on their non-Jewish neighbors. From
Christianity and Islam to capitalism and communism, from European philosophy to American
humor and Soviet jazz music, the Jews have bequeathed a rich heritage to humanity. To
experience Jewish culture in all its facets is to understand better the world in which we live.
Brief Statement of Rationale for Course’s Inclusion in Judaism and the Jewish People
Cluster
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II. Common Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Each course must address all of the Common Student Learning Outcomes for this Cluster and list
these Common SLOs along with course-specific SLOs in the model course syllabus (to be
attached). For each Common SLO, list the course SLOs that address the common SLO, describe
the opportunities which will be provided for students to learn the outcome (readings, class
discussion and/or activities, applied projects), and list the means of assessment (exams, papers,
projects, quizzes, etc.) that will be used to determine the level of student understanding.
TTC 1. Students will identify the important events, ideas, problems, and points of view in
Jewish history and culture.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 1
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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TTC 2. Students will interpret and analyze events, texts, and cultural artifacts that are
central to Judaism and Jewish history from a variety of points of view.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 2
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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TTC 3. Students demonstrate openness to different points of view and exercise critical
thinking in relation to important topics in Judaism and Jewish history.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 3
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
Submission instructions:
Please submit cover form, all component forms, a model syllabus, and College/School’s course
action form (if needed) to your department chair. Department chairs should then submit these
forms, syllabus, and course action form (if needed) in one email message to
universitystudies@uncw.edu from their UNCW email address.
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