Yiddish Courses

Fall 2011

101A     Elementary Yiddish
Miriam Koral
Introduction to grammar; instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Winter 2012 Tentative Schedule

101B     Elementary Yiddish
Miriam Koral
Requisite: course 101A.  Introduction to grammar; instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Spring 2012 Tentative Schedule

101C     Elementary Yiddish
Miriam Koral
Requisite: course 101B.  Introduction to grammar; instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

130     Introduction to Yiddish Culture and Language through Film
Miriam Koral
Introduction to Yiddish language and culture, with focus on classic Yiddish films and documentaries as integral tools for accessing culture associated with this heritage language. Viewing and discussion to gain deeper understanding and appreciation of complexity and scope of Yiddish culture and in particular of annihilated Yiddish civilization of 20th century. These films represent most accessible way available to hear Yiddish spoken in fluent, natural manner.