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1. Prerequisites

At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
Specific prerequisites for this course:
None

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2. Learning outcomes

Basic knowledge of the Yiddish language

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3. Course contents

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.

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4. Teaching method

Class contact teaching:

Practice sessions

Seminars

Skills training

Personal work:

Exercises

Assignments:Individually

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5. Assessment method and criteria

Examination:

Oral with written preparation

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6. Study material

Required reading

Course material "Yiddisch for native speakers of Dutch" as well as additional texts and audio samples will be made available to the students.


Optional reading

The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis:
Weinreich, Uriel. College Yiddish: an introduction to the Yiddish language and to Jewish life and culture. New York: YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, 2006.

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7. Contact information
Appointments with the teacher via telephone or e-mail: 0486 84 73 43; paul.emiel.gybels@skynet.be
(+)last update: 05/01/2009 09:47 vivian.liska