JWC2120

Yiddish Language, Culture and Literature 2B ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Danielle Charak

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of Yiddish 2 students will: + be able to demonstrate a fluency in reading and writing Yiddish script + have a working understanding of spoken Standard Modern Yiddish + acquire the ability to write original short essays in Yiddish; acquire advanced skills required for Yiddish conversation + have an appreciation of the richness of Yiddish as a rich literary and cultural tradition + demonstrate a critical appraisal of selected Yiddish authors and poets and their writings

Assessment: Short weekly assignments involving written work, oral presentations, dictation, comprehension and short essays - equivalent to 2500 words: 50% of the total assessment. Two hour examination of two hours duration: 50% of the total assessment

Contact Hours: 3 hours of lectures and 1 x 1 hour language laboratory per week

Prerequisites: JWC2110 - Yiddish 2A or an approved equivalent standard