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.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 5 hours of lecture per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Yiddish/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.
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.
Rules & Requirements
Prerequisites: YIDDISH 101 or equivalent
Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for Yiddish 102 after completing 2.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 5 hours of lecture per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Yiddish/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.
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.
Rules & Requirements
Prerequisites: 102 or equivalent, or consent of instructor
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit when readings change. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Hours & Format
Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture per week
Additional Details
Subject/Course Level: Yiddish/Undergraduate
Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.