Yiddish for Reading and Research

Catalog description

This course introduces students to Yiddish language & culture with a particular focus on the development of reading skills. It is principally designed for grads & undergrads who want to learn Yiddish for reading/research purposes. Yiddish 5672 will also provide a strong foundation for students interested in Yiddish but who can take only one semester of the language. Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and community members who have taken at least three semesters of German, or are heritage speakers of Yiddish, or who have other kinds of relevant linguistic preparation, e.g., intermediate/advanced reading knowledge of Hebrew or a Slavic language.