Yiddish Studies
Yiddish Studies Programs
Al and Malka Green Yiddish Program Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN1163
This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.
(4.0 credits)
- ( GER260Y1 and GER360H1)/ GER463Y1
- GER460H1/ GER462H1*
- The remaining courses should be taken from: GER361H1, GER367H1, JGJ360H1, GER100Y1, GER150H1, or any course offered by and cross-listed by the Centre for Jewish Studies
*NOTE:
1. Students who took GER463Y1 cannot take GER260Y1 or GER360H1; students who took GER260Y1 or GER360H1 cannot take GER463Y1.
2. Students who took GER462H1 cannot take GER460H1.
Course Groups
Centre for Jewish Studies Courses:
CJS200H1, CJS201H1, CJS390H1, CJS498Y1, CJS499H1
Anthropology Courses:
ANT384H1, ANT426H1
Canadian Studies Courses:
CDN380H1
Diaspora and Transnational Studies Courses:
DTS200Y1, DTS300H1, DTS404H1
School of the Environment Courses:
ENV382H1
History Courses:
HIS208Y1, HIS242H1, HIS304H1, HIS317H1, HIS338H1, HIS339H1, HIS351Y1, HIS353Y1, HIS361H1, HIS442H1, HIS444H1, HIS451H1
Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations Courses:
NML155H1, NML156H1, HIS303H1, NML255H1, NML220Y1, NML256H1, NML350H1, NML355H1, NML356H1
Philosophy Courses:
PHL338H1, PHL362H1, PHL370H1, PHL410H1
Political Science Courses:
POL345Y1, POL430Y1, POL438H1, POL484H1, POL486H1
Religion Courses:
MHB155H1, MHB156H1, MHB255H1, MHB256H1, MHB355H1, MHB356H1, RLG100Y1, RLG202H1, RLG220H1, RLG241H1, RLG280Y1, RLG316H1, RLG322H1, RLG326H1, RLG336H1, RLG341H1, RLG342H1, RLG347H1, RLG389H1, RLG411H1, RLG418H1, RLG431H1, RLG452H1
Slavic Languages and Literatures Courses:
SLA202H1, SLA230H1, SLA495H1
Yiddish Studies Courses
GER260Y1 - Elementary Yiddish
This course introduces Yiddish language, literature, music, theater, and cinema through interactive multi-media seminars, designed to build proficiency in reading, writing and comprehending. No prior knowledge of Yiddish is required.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
GER360H1 - Intermediate Yiddish
GER361H1 - Yiddish Literature in Translation (E)
An overview of the major figures and tendencies in modern Yiddish literature and culture from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Readings (in English) of modern Yiddish prose, poetry, drama and cinema.
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
GER367H1 - Topics in Yiddish or German Jewish Literature and Culture
Topics in modern Yiddish or German Jewish literature and culture from the beginning of the 19th century to the present, featuring a selection of readings of modern Yiddish prose, poetry, drama and cinema. Taught in English and open to students across disciplines.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
GER460H1 - Advanced Yiddish
Hours: 36P
This course conducted entirely in Yiddish focuses on advanced reading, writing, vocabulary and conversation, the study of poetry, short fiction, and memoir literature by leading authors. Selected advanced grammatical topics are presented in conjunction with the study of texts.
Exclusion: GER462H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)
Mode of Delivery: In Class
GER463Y1 - Yiddish Language for German Speakers
The course is designed as an intensive Yiddish language training. The goal is to teach German speakers to read, write and speak in Yiddish. The curriculum relies on the German language skills of the students, and focuses on differences between Yiddish ad German grammar and vocabulary. Upon the completion of the course, students should be able to read Yiddish literary texts with a minimal use of dictionary.
Note: Graduate students can take the course in preparation for their Yiddish competency test.
Exclusion: GER260Y1, GER360H1, GER462H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)
Mode of Delivery: In Class