Yiddish (YIDDISH)

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Courses

YIDDISH 101 Elementary Yiddish 5 Units

Offered through: German
Terms offered: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
Introduction to Yiddish language and literature. Attention to reading, writing, and speaking in the context of the historic Yiddish cultural environment.

YIDDISH 102 Intermediate Yiddish 5 Units

Offered through: German
Terms offered: Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
Further intensive study of Yiddish, building on the foundation established in 101. Advanced grammar and introduction to the reading of original texts.

YIDDISH 103 Readings in Yiddish 3 Units

Offered through: German
Terms offered: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015
Study of selected Yiddish texts including prose, poetry, and drama, from various periods and geographic areas, in the context of time and place. Review of relevant grammatical topics. Increased attention to the Hebrew/Aramaic component. Selections may vary from semester to semester.

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