JWC2610

Yiddish Writers in Translation ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Danielle Charak

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be able to: + analyse and recognise the prescribed texts in terms of their historical, social and cultural contexts. + describe, analyse and recognise the emergence of new forms of Jewish experience through the study of literary texts. + analyze and understand the process of change and continuity in the shifting cultural, historical and political contexts. + describe, recognise, analyse and understand the relationship between a particular location, genre and language of composition.

Assessment: 2,000 word essay: 40% + 500 word seminar paper and presentation: 10% + 2 X 500 word reading reports: 20% + One hour exam: 30%

Contact Hours: One-hour lecture followed by a 90-minute seminar

Prerequisites: First year sequence in Jewish Civilisation or English; or 12 points at level 2 in Jewish Civilisation or English; or by special permission.

Prohibitions: JWC3610