Introduction to Yiddish Language and Culture

This course is an introduction to the Yiddish language and Ashkenazic culture. Through the acquisition of basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing you will learn to communicate in Yiddish. By the end of the semester, you should be able to comprehend simple conversations and stories, read and understand short texts, engage in brief conversation on everyday topics, and compose short texts on familiar topics using the grammatical structures and vocabulary you have learned. In addition, you will learn about Ashkenazic culture in Europe and North America and its deep relationship to the Yiddish language. No prior knowledge of the language is expected. L75-3403-A is a required discussion section. Students enrolling in this course must enroll in both L75 3403 01 and L75 3403 A.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS LCD; BU Hum

Introduction to Yiddish Language and Culture

JEWISH, ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EAST STUDIES 3403

Section 01

Section A