Harriet Murav, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"Consciousness as Hesitation: David Bergelson and Henri Bergson"

This interdisciplinary lecture series featuring internationally renowned scholars hopes to build bridges and foster conversation across the Humanities at Miami and in the greater Oxford and Cincinnati community. All--from individuals to entire classes or other groups--are welcome to attend. In an innovative pedagogical experiment, the lecture series is integrated into a key course in the Jewish Studies curriculum: French/German/Russian 212; History 211: "Secular Jewish Culture from the Enlightenment to Zionism." As the cornerstone of this "public course," the lectures will provide students with a unique opportunity to engage closely with cutting-edge scholars in the field. The series also aims to enrich and be enriched by a wide range of interests, projects, and perspectives at Miami and beyond.