YID - Yiddish Course Descriptions
Before taking courses for the majors, minors, and concentrations in the Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures Department (CMLL), students who declare or intend to declare majors, minors and/or concentrations in CMLL must complete the appropriate Foundational Language Sequence(s), which are numbered 12300, 12400 and 22600.
Students with demonstrated language proficiency may be exempted from some or all Foundational Language Sequence Courses (but without receiving credit for them). See department for proper placement.
Offers students the opportunity to explore the language and culture of Ashkenazic Jewry. Students will learn to read, write, and converse in Yiddish and will be introduced to a number of Yiddish songs. By the end of the semester, students should be able to converse in Yiddish on a variety of topics and to read selected Yiddish texts.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
For students who wish to further explore the language and culture of Ashkenazic Jewry. A continuation of Yiddish 12300 using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide students with further study of Yiddish grammar and vocabulary.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
Offers students the opportunity to study the Yiddish language at the intermediate level. It reviews the grammar of the Yiddish language, enhances vocabulary, and includes literary and cultural readings. Designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center