Yiddish Studies


Faculty List

Yiddish Studies Faculty

A. Hoffman, MA, PhD
A. Shternshis, D.Phil, Al and Malka Green Associate Professor in Yiddish Studies

Yiddish Studies Programs

Al and Malka Green Yiddish Program Minor (Arts Program) - ASMIN1163

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(4.0 credits)

  1. ( GER260Y1 and GER360H1)/ GER463Y1
  2. GER460H1/​ GER462H1*
  3. 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

Sociology Courses:
SOC201H1, SOC251H1



Yiddish Studies Courses

GER260Y1 - Elementary Yiddish

Hours: 72P

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.


Exclusion: GER463Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

GER360H1 - Intermediate Yiddish

Hours: 36P

The course conducted in Yiddish offers a review of basic grammar, stylistics, study of short literary texts.

Prerequisite: GER260Y1
Exclusion: GER463Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

GER361H1 - Yiddish Literature in Translation (E)

Hours: 24S

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.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

GER367H1 - Topics in Yiddish or German Jewish Literature and Culture

Hours: 24S

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.

Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 credits
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

GER460H1 - Advanced Yiddish

Previous Course Number: GER462H1

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.

Prerequisite: GER360H1
Exclusion: GER462H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

GER463Y1 - Yiddish Language for German Speakers

Hours: 48P

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.

Prerequisite: 3.0 credits in German language or fluency in German language
Exclusion: GER260Y1, GER360H1, GER462H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

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