This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
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This course explores how art, language, and symbols have been used to create myths, shape fears, and mark groups as “other.” Based on three popular lectures from a previous course, it has now been expanded into a full exploration of how visual culture has been used to demonize, exclude, and control.
We will examine how Jews, witches, Sodomy, and the devil have appeared in Western art, focusing on the use of images in religious, political, and cultural propaganda. Through works by artists like Goya, Salvator Rosa, and others, participants will explore how images helped shape persecution, moral panic, and cultural memory.
Topics include:
- Antisemitism in visual culture
- The image of the witch and the female body
- The devil in art and theology
- The portrayal of sodomy in history and art
Participants will leave the course with a deeper awareness of how words and images construct power—and how art can both reflect and challenge systems of oppression.
The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.
Course structure
Lecture and image analysis, with space for discussion and reflection make up the course structure. Participants will be encouraged to engage critically with historical artworks and contemporary connections.
Prior knowledge
The course is given in English.
No prior knowledge about the subject is needed. Application is open to anyone interested in culture, politics, identity, and how images shape reality.
To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.
Course material
Course material is included in the cost for this course.
About the teacher
Roei Derhi is a fashion designer and lecturer specializing in the intersection of fashion, art, and cultural history. He has worked with institutions across Europe and the Middle East, and his teaching focuses on how visual culture creates meaning, identity, and power structures. His recent research focuses on antisemitism and the politics of representation in visual media.
Photo: Witches going to their Sabbath (1878) by Luis Ricardo Falero
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
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MODERN HEBREW: HEADLINES AND BEYOND – EXPLORING THE NEWS (ONLINE)
This course is designed for those who are already fluent in spoken and written Hebrew, and who wish to maintain and deepen their knowledge of the language by reading and discussing news articles and current events. During the course, we use material from various Hebrew-language newspapers, as well as TV reports and news programs.
We read texts on topics such as politics, society, culture and global events, and discuss the content together in the group. Active participation is important, as is the willingness and ability to engage in conversations in Hebrew about what we read. The classes are taught in Hebrew and welcome participants who speak both English and Swedish in addition to Hebrew.
The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.
Bruchim habaim, welcome!
Course structure
Participants are expected to have regular attendance at the course sessions and participate in discussions and exercises with other participants. Your active presence is important, as well as the willingness and ability to participate in conversations in Hebrew about what we read. Homework between sessions is part of the course structure.
Prior knowledge
The course is taught in Hebrew and welcomes participants who speak both English and Swedish in addition to Hebrew.
The course is aimed at those who are already fluent in spoken and written Hebrew, and who want to maintain and deepen their knowledge of the language. You need to be able to read a newspaper article in Hebrew (for sample please see below), understand the content you read and be able to discuss the article in the group.
Please indicate prior knowledge in your application. You can test your level by reading a sample article in Simanim magazine.
To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.
Course material
Course material in the form of digital material is included in the cost. The teacher will provide digital copies of articles. You can choose to take out your own subscription (not included in the course cost) to the digital magazine Simanim, which you will then purchase yourself. You will receive more information if you are accepted to the course.
About the teacher
Anat Samuelson was born and raised in Jerusalem, where she studied vocal studies at the Academy of Music and pedagogy at David Yelin College. She has been teaching Hebrew to adults, youth and children for over 10 years. Anat has a passion for the Hebrew language and a special interest in the origins and roots of Hebrew. Anat sings and performs in various ensembles and studies Kabbalah at Mishkan Hakavana in Israel.
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This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
Photo: Paideia/Canva.
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
Photo: Paideia/Canva.
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
Photo: Paideia/Canva.
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
Photo: Paideia/Canva.
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
Photo: Paideia/Canva.
HEBREISKA: JUDISKA HÖGTIDER PRAKTISKT OCH ANDLIGT (DISTANS)
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
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