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Goodman, Nan

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Research

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  • Professor Goodman's current research concerns the legacy of the false Jewish messiah, Shabbtai Sevi.

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  • Early American literature and literary history, Anglo-American law, Rhetoric, Transatlantic studies, Early Jewish and Ottoman era literature and history; Jewish Studies

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  • ENGL 1340 - Mysticism and the Jewish American Literary Tradition
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Explores the mystical tradition within Judaism from ancient times to the present. With roots in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish mysticism is one of the oldest forms of mysticism and has had an influence on some of the greatest philosophical traditions of western civilization. Same as JWST 1234.
  • ENGL 4039 - Capstone in Literary Studies
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023
    Topic varies by section, but all sections include small seminar discussions and focus on an individualized research project related to the topic. This course will draw on skills from previous courses in critical reading, thinking, and writing and will culminate in high-level discussions and in the final project. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
  • ENGL 4677 - Jewish-American Literature
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2022
    This course explores a variety of Jewish-American literary works from the late-nineteenth century to the present, from Abraham Cahan to Philip Roth to Cynthia Ozick. We examine a number of issues, including what a Jewish-American writer is or is not, what role the immigrant experience plays in Jewish writing, how assimilation is represented, how this literature changes over time, what the significance is of gender roles, and how it draws from spiritual and mystical traditions. Formerly ENGL 3677. Same as JWST 4677.
  • ENGL 4820 - Honors Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Prepares prospective honors students to write honors theses. Focuses on sharpening the skills needed to write a successful thesis, including research techniques and the ability to evaluate and respond to secondary materials. Required for Honors in English Literature.
  • ENGL 4830 - Honors Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Students accepted to English Departmental Honors are enrolled in this course.
  • ENGL 5109 - Literature and Culture of the United States
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Introduces graduate level study of writing of the United States from its inception to the present. Emphasizes a wide range of genres, forms, historical background, and secondary criticism. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
  • ENGL 5529 - Studies in Special Topics 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
    Studies special topics that focus on a theme, genre, or theoretical issue not limited to a specific period or national tradition. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
  • ENGL 7119 - Advanced Literature and Culture of the United States
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Studies special topics in writing of the United States. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
  • JWST 1234 - Mysticism and the Jewish American Literary Tradition
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Explores the mystical tradition within Judaism from ancient times to the present. With roots in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish mysticism is one of the oldest forms of mysticism and has had an influence on some of the greatest philosophical traditions of western civilization. Same as ENGL 1340.
  • JWST 4677 - Jewish-American Literature
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2022
    This course explores a variety of Jewish-American literary works from the late-nineteenth century to the present, from Abraham Cahan to Philip Roth to Cynthia Ozick. We examine a number of issues, including what a Jewish-American writer is or is not, what role the immigrant experience plays in Jewish writing, how assimilation is represented, how this literature changes over time, what the significance is of gender roles, and how it draws from spiritual and mystical traditions. Formerly ENGL 3677. Same as ENGL 4677.

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