Summer in Greenwich Village
REGULAR COURSES
ELEMENTARY YIDDISH
MTWRF, 09:00am - 12:30pm
An introduction to modern Standard Yiddish with equal attention to speaking, reading and writing. A thorough study of the grammar covered in chapters 1-20 of College Yiddish.
INTERMEDIATE YIDDISH I
MTWRF, 09:00am - 12:30pm
A continuation of the study of grammar in College Yiddish and other grammar sources. Readings in Yiddish texts about the life and culture of East European/American Jewry. Continued emphasis on composition, conversation and idiomatic expression. Conducted in Yiddish. Permission of director required. Refresher course may be required.
INTERMEDIATE YIDDISH II
MTWRF, 09:00am - 12:30pm
A continuation of the study of grammar at a more advanced level. Readings in Yiddish about the life and culture of East European/American Jewry. Introductory survey of modern Yiddish literature. Continued emphasis on composition, conversation and idiomatic expression. Conducted in Yiddish. Permission of director required. Refresher course may be required.
ADVANCED YIDDISH
MTWRF, 09:00am - 12:30pm
A study of more advanced grammatical issues. A comprehensive survey of modern Yiddish literature covering major works of fiction and poetry. Continued emphasis on composition, conversation and idiomatic expression. Conducted in Yiddish. Permission of director. Refresher course may be required.
Course placement determined by director.