This is a live, online course held weekly on Zoom, capped at about 15 students. The class will be conducted in Yiddish and English, focusing on reading 'Motl peyse dem khazns' by Sholem Aleichem and reviewing grammar. It is designed for those who have completed Intermediate II or equivalent coursework.
This is a live, online course held weekly on Zoom. Enrollment will be capped at about 15 students. This class will be conducted in Yiddish and English.
12 Sessions | Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm ET
September 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8
Instructor: Nina Warnke
Who should take this course?
This course is appropriate for those who have completed Intermediate II or equivalent coursework.
What topics will this class cover?
This course is organized around the reading of Motl peyse dem khazns by Sholem Aleichem. Our discussions will begin with Chapter 3. Grammar and vocabulary will be based on the text; students will also review previously studied grammatical structures and broaden their understanding of periphrastic verbs and the conditional.
Is knowledge of the Yiddish alphabet required?
Yes, knowledge of the Yiddish alphabet is required.
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