In addition, there are related excursions and social events on some evenings and weekends. The intensive nature of the program precludes employment or enrollment in other courses. Because the program is offered in conjunction with the Max Weinreich Center for Advanced Jewish Studies of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, students have the opportunity to explore YIVO's Library and Archives, one of the world's major collections of materials for the study of East European and American Yiddish culture. For students wishing to enroll in the intermediate level or above, attendance in a two-week review session Tuesday, June 12, through Friday, June 22 is strongly recommended. Registration for intermediate and advanced levels requires prior permission from the director.
Partial scholarships are available.
Those wishing to apply for a scholarship should request the additional application and send the completed form with supporting materials to Mr. Salant at YIVO by March 21, 2001. To register for the courses listed below, apply directly to YIVO at the address above, NOT to Columbia. Introduction to modern standard Yiddish, with equal attention to speaking, reading, and writing. A continuation of the study of the grammar in College Yiddish and in more advanced sources. Continued emphasis on composition, conversation, and idiomatic expression.