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ATS3814

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 25 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitAustralian Centre for Jewish Civilisation
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Ena Burstin

Notes

Previously coded JWC3110

Synopsis

Yiddish 3A is a continuation of second year level Yiddish. The central feature of Yiddish 3 will be the more advanced teaching of Yiddish as a living language, as a tool for both written and spoken communication. The course is designed for students who wish to improve their knowledge of the subject both in its literary and conversational form. The course will include use of non-literary texts and exercises to develop grammatical, syntactic and idiomatic mastery of the language. An additional component will utilise Yiddish literary texts of Australia as well as of other countries. Completion of parts A and B will prepare students to complete a major in the subject.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of Yiddish 3A students will:

  1. be able to demonstrate a fluency in reading and writing texts in Yiddish script
  2. have a working understanding of spoken Standard Modern Yiddish
  3. acquire the ability to write original short essays in Yiddish
  4. acquire advanced skills required for Yiddish conversation
  5. have an appreciation of the richness of Yiddish as a literary and cultural tradition
  6. begin to demonstrate a critical appraisal of selected Yiddish authors and poets

Assessment

Written work, oral presentations, dictation, comprehension and short essays (equivalent to approximately 2500 words: 55%
Examination (2000 words): 45% +
Participation in annual weekend retreat where they will be immersed in Yiddish language.

Chief examiner(s)

Ena Burstin

Contact hours

3 hours of lectures and 1 x 1 hr language laboratory per week.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Jewish civilisation

Prerequisites

ATS2796 or an approved equivalent standard.