JWC1060

Yiddish Language, Culture and Literature 1A (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Danielle Charak

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will: 1. Be able to demonstrate a mastery of reading and writing Yiddish script. 2. Gain a working understanding of spoken Standard Modern Yiddish. 3. Acquire the ability to write original Yiddish sentences. 4. Acquire the essential skills required for Yiddish conversation. 5. Begin to develop an appreciation of the richness of Yiddish as a rich literary and cultural tradition.

Assessment: Assignments (written and oral): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (3 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour language lab) per week