The history and culture of Eastern European Jewry is studied through Yiddish songs, films, and literature. Usually offered every year. Meets for four class hours per week. Third in a four-semester sequence. Students continue to develop reading skills as they sample texts from Yiddish prose fiction, folklore, and memoir literature.
Grammatical instruction is more contextualized than in the previous courses.
Speaking and writing skills are strongly emphasized. Usually offered every year. Meets for four class hours per week. The fourth in a four-semester sequence, this course is a continuation of YDSH 30a. Students discuss assigned texts in Yiddish.