Program Overview

Yiddish Program

The Yiddish program is offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Course Offerings

• YDD 1901: Introduction to the Yiddish Language and Culture I (3 credits / 3 units)
  • Introduction to the Yiddish language, including its grammar, lexicon, and cultural contexts.
  • Overview of Yiddish culture past and present through works of literature, theatre, film, music, and folklore.
  • Course Component: Lecture
• YDD 1902: Introduction to the Yiddish Language and Culture II (3 credits / 3 units)
  • Further study of the Yiddish language including its grammar, lexicon, and cultural contexts.
  • Yiddish culture past and present through works of literature, theatre, film, music, and folklore.
  • Course Component: Lecture
  • Prerequisite: YDD 1901
• YDD 2104: Yiddish Culture, Literature, and Film (3 units)
  • A study of Yiddish culture, cinema, and literature in its major and minor centers worldwide.
  • Discussion of key cultural concepts and major themes in Yiddish films and literary works as well as the social and cultural contexts behind their creation.
  • Course Component: Lecture
  • No knowledge of Yiddish required.
• YDD 5901: Introduction to Yiddish Language and Culture for Graduate Studies (3 credits / 3 units)
  • Introduction to the Yiddish language, including its grammar, lexicon, and cultural contexts.
  • Overview of Yiddish culture past and present through works of literature, theatre, film, music, and folklore.
  • Course Component: Lecture
• YDD 5902: Introduction to Yiddish Language and Culture for Graduate Studies II (3 credits / 3 units)
  • Further study of the Yiddish language including its grammar, lexicon, and cultural contexts.
  • Yiddish culture past and present through works of literature, theatre, film, music, and folklore.
  • Course Component: Lecture

Program Details

The Yiddish program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Yiddish language and culture. Through a range of courses, students can explore the grammar, lexicon, and cultural contexts of Yiddish, as well as its literature, theatre, film, music, and folklore. The program is designed to cater to both undergraduate and graduate students, with courses tailored to meet the needs of students at different levels of study.