Yiddish on One Foot!: Introduction to Yiddish Literature and Culture

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course will explore the 1,000-year history of Yiddish language, literature, music, and artistic expression, covering key tests in Old Yiddish; the rise of secular literature; modern experiences of urbanization, immigration, and political change; the impact of the Holocaust and contemporary Yiddish life. Knowledge of Yiddish is not required; Yiddish texts will be provided by request and students can arrange to meet with me in office hours to discuss the originals.