Elementary Yiddish in Vienna

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Yiddish language, with an emphasis on developing basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Students will learn the Hebrew alphabet as used in Yiddish and acquire core vocabulary and grammatical structures through communicative practice. The course also incorporates exploration of Yiddish culture from Central and Eastern Europe, including music, literature, visual art, and everyday cultural life, situating the language within its historical and cultural contexts.