Yiddish: Language and Literature, Level 1 B

This course is the second of two introductory courses in Yiddish. You will deepen your knowledge, learn how the language is structured, and expand your vocabulary. By reading literary and journalistic materials, you will practice understanding and translating texts into Swedish or English. You will also practice speaking Yiddish fluently about both everyday topics and subjects of cultural relevance, as well as writing with correct grammar. The course gives you tools to analyse language from different perspectives, such as gender, cultural encounters, and diversity. The goal is for you to feel more confident using Yiddish both in speaking and writing..

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

The teaching consists of lectures and group exercises. You will practice listening comprehension, written and oral communication, as well as translation of texts and video material. The course is assessed through both written and oral examinations.

The course is offered remotely. You will have support through the online learning platform Canvas. The course includes regular lessons via Zoom. These lessons are not recorded. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection, a webcam, and a headset throughout the entire course period.

After completing the course, you will be eligible to continue with Yiddish: Level 2 A which is part of the progression leading up to a BA in Yiddish.

Do you want to deepen your understanding of Yiddish culture or work with language and research? By studying Yiddish, you gain access to a rich cultural heritage and a wide range of texts that have yet to be translated or explored. It’s an opportunity to work with unique material and develop your language skills.

Yiddish courses also offer teachers the opportunity to qualify for teaching Yiddish as an optional heritage language in primary schools.

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must have successfully completed YIDD11 Yiddish: Languages and Literature, Level 1A, or the equivalent.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at the application deadline (up to 165): 32 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 31,250
First payment: SEK 31,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.