Yiddish I

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module FLWJS00032 Semester: 1st and 2nd semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Vivian Liska Paul Gybels Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties None *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Basic knowledge of the Yiddish language 3. Course content The first level of the Yiddish course is aimed at outright beginners and has the objective to teach the students to be able to read and write Yiddish (printed text as well as handwriting) with a view to reading Yiddish literature. The acquisition of grammatical knowledge and the build-up of a basic vocabulary is emphasized, so that at the end of the first level the students are capable of reading elementary texts on their own. By means of among other things the study of songs, poems and sayings students get an introduction to Yiddish culture. Ample attention is also devoted to conversation in spoken Yiddish. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Exercise sessions Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) Skills training Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Course material "Yiddisch for native speakers of Dutch" as well as additional texts and audio samples will be made available to the students. 7. Recommended reading - study material Weinreich, Uriel. College Yiddish: an introduction to the Yiddish language and to Jewish life and culture. New York: YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, 2006. 8. Tutoring Appointments with the teacher via telephone or e-mail: 0486 84 73 43; paul.emiel.gybels@skynet.be laatste aanpassing: last update: 05/01/2009 09:47 vivian.liska