Yiddish Class-Elementary Level (A2.1) 3600-HE-JJPPA2.1-OW
Continuation of learning the Yiddish language at the beginner level. Upon completion of the year-long course, students will use the Yiddish language at a basic level (A2 according to the CEFR). During the course, students will also become familiar with Jewish culture. Students will learn the basics of Yiddish grammar and vocabulary.
Course coordinators
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
The student, upon completion of the course provided in the program:
- Knows and understands the complexity of the nature of the Yiddish language, its place and significance in the context of Jewish and culture and history. K_W13
-Is able to speak Yiddish at the A1.1 level K_U12
- Is able to function correctly in the Yiddish linguistic and cultural environment K_U17
- Is able to produce simple spoken and written utterances in Yiddish K_U22
- Is ready for lifelong learning K_K01
- Is ready to establish contacts and interact with representatives of different cultures K_K03
Assessment criteria
Graded assessment
ASSESSMENT
COMPONENTS:
1. Ongoing assessment – regular preparation for classes and active participation.
2. Quizzes – tests conducted during the semester
3. Written assignments– essays, reports, etc
GRADING SCALE
(percentagebased): Percentage Grade
99–100 %5! (excellent with distinction)
93– 98%5 (very good)
87– 92%4.5 (good plus)
77– 86%4 (good)
71–76% 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
60– 70% 3 (satisfactory)
0–59% 2 (unsatisfactory/fail)
ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR COURSE COMPLETION:
In accordance with the directive of the Dean for Students Issues, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Warsaw, dated 31 July 2021:
● Maximum number of unexcused absences: 15% of all scheduled classes.
● Total number of absences (excused and unexcused): Must not exceed 30%of all classes. Students who exceed this limit cannot pass the course, even during
the retake session.
● Excusing absences: A student must provide justification promptly, no later than 7 days after the cause of the absence ceases. In particularly justified cases, the
instructor may accept justification after this deadline.
Bibliography
Original course materials based on selected coursebooks:
Asya Vaisman Schulman, In eynem: the new Yiddish textbook, (Amherst, MA: Yiddish Book Center, 2020), vol. 1.
Lily Kahn, Colloquial Yiddish: The Complete Course for Beginners, Colloquial Series (Abingdon, Oxon; New York: Routledge, 2012)
Sheva Zucker, Yidish: an araynfir, loshn, literatur un kultur (Hoboken, N.J.: KTAV in conjunction with Workmen’s Circle,1994)
Uriel Weinreich, College Yiddish: An Introduction to the Yiddish Language and to Jewish Life and Culture, 6th revised ed. (New York: YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, 1999)
Gennady Estraikh, Intensive Yiddish(Oxford: Oksforder Yidish Press, 1996)
Dovid Katz, Grammar of the Yiddish Language(London: Duckworth, 1987)