GERST 1776

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GERST 1776
Elementary Yiddish I

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Elementary Yiddish I is the first in a three-class sequence that will enable students to meet their Arts & Sciences language requirement in Yiddish. It provides an introduction to reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Yiddish contains a wealth of embedded knowledge about Ahkenazi Jewish life, both historical and contemporary. In addition to language competence the course will build understanding of this legacy through songs, humor, holiday traditions, literature, and other cultural products.


Distribution Requirements (OCL-IL)

Exploratory Studies (CU-ITL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2023FA, 2021FA, 2020FA

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: JWST 1776, YIDSH 1776

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19500 GERST 1776   SEM 101

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    • MTWR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Forman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person