Jewish Studies 110 - INTRO TO YIDDISH CULTURE

Fall
2017
01
4.00
Justin Cammy
MW 02:40-04:00
Smith College
10141-F17
SEELYE 202
jcammy@smith.edu
An introduction to Yiddish, the Jewish language of dreamers, scholars, workers, and rebels for almost 1,000 years in Europe and its diaspora. Explores folk tales, short stories, theater, film, and popular culture in historical context. How does Yiddish continue to function today as a site of radical political engagement and cultural disruption? No prerequisites; all readings in translation.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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