JWST 216 Yiddish Literature & Culture 3.0 Credits
The course describes the major Jewish culture during the past thousand years. In a lively course stressing the arts and everyday family life, students will be introduced to the multi-faceted Yiddish language and culture. Through study and meetings with community members, students learn how Yiddish both reflects and gives meaning to life. Texts will include English translations of proverbs, folktales, folksongs, prayers, epics, personal diaries, memoirs, drama, films, memorial literature, modern fiction and poetry.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit