JWST 281 — Introductory Yiddish 1

An introduction to Yiddish, the millennium-old language of Ashkenazic Jews. This course will cover basic grammar and vocabulary and will include practice in speaking, reading, and writing. The course materials draw on Yiddish literature, humor, songs, and films, and will thus allow students to combine the acquisition of practical language skills with an exploration of Yiddish culture—from its beginnings in medieval Germany through its past and present in Central and Eastern Europe, the Americas, Israel, and all over the world.

• Rating: 4.50 out of 5 from 76 student reviews
• Difficulty: 2.00 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Department: Jewish Studies

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Tue Thu 4:05-5:25 pm — 10 seats open