Residency

Jewish Studies 510-450, Art 448-004, Music 469-001, Folklore 530-004, Theatre and Drama 469-001

Yiddish-American Popular Culture 1890-1950

INSTRUCTOR: Henry “Hank” Sapoznik Spring 2009 Interdisciplinary Artist in Residence
3 credits

Time/Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:20-2:50PM
Location: 1227 Engineering Hall
Course registration number: 63704

East European Jews who arrived in America at the end of the 19th century with a nascent and vibrant popular culture came in contact with a simultaneously emerging -- and equally influential -- American equivalent. Using period media such as 78 rpm recordings, cartoons, films and radio broadcasts the class will examine how these two cultures interacted, influenced and portrayed each other.

More information: rosend@education.wisc.edu or call 265-4763

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