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Lecturer(s)
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Krappmann Marie, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The seminar provides an introduction to the basics of the Yiddish language and its cultural and historical context. It is intended for beginners and does not require any prior knowledge of Yiddish or Hebrew. The individual thematic areas focus on developing basic language skills and acquiring the competences necessary for independent work with simple texts. The thematic areas of the seminar include: - introduction to the Hebrew alphabet and the rules of reading and writing in Yiddish, - basic vocabulary and grammar, including noun declension and verb conjugation, - principles of simple sentence structure, - reading and comprehension of short and simple texts, - basic understanding of the historical development of the Yiddish language and its relationship to Hebrew, German, and Slavic languages.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Listening
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the seminar is to provide students with an introduction to the basics of the Yiddish language and its cultural and historical context. It is intended for beginners and does not require any prior knowledge of Yiddish or Hebrew. The seminar will equip students with a basic understanding of the language and develop the skills necessary for independent work with simple Yiddish texts. The seminar will focus in particular on: - the Hebrew alphabet and the principles of reading and writing in Yiddish, - basic vocabulary and grammar, including noun declension and verb conjugation, - the principles of basic sentence structure, - reading and comprehension of short and simple texts, - an introduction to the historical development of Yiddish and its relationship to Hebrew, German, and Slavic languages The seminar combines practical language learning with an exploration of the cultural and literary environment in which Yiddish has developed over the centuries.
Upon completion of the seminar, students will have gained an introduction to the basics of the Yiddish language and its cultural and historical context. The seminar is intended for beginners and does not require any prior knowledge of Yiddish or Hebrew. Its aim is to provide students with a basic understanding of the language and to develop the skills necessary for independent work with simple texts. Throughout the seminar, students will become familiar with the linguistic structure of Yiddish and the historical development of the language, with particular emphasis on: - the Hebrew alphabet and the principles of reading and writing in Yiddish, - basic vocabulary and grammar, including noun declension and verb conjugation, - the principles of basic sentence structure, - reading and comprehension of short and simple texts, - an introduction to the historical development of Yiddish and its relationship to Hebrew, German, and Slavic languages
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Prerequisites
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The seminar is intended for all students of the Palacký University.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Regular attendance at the seminar is required; two excused absences are permitted. Active participation in class, including reading texts, listening activities, discussions, and completion of homework assignments, is expected.
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Recommended literature
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Aptroot, Marion; Nath, Holger. (2016). Einführung in die jiddische Sprache und Kultur. Hamburg.
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Katz, Dovid. (1987). Grammar of the Yiddish language. London.
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Katz, Dovid. (2007). Words on Fire: The Unfinished Story of Yiddish. New York.
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Lockwood, William B. (1995). ): Lehrbuch der modernen jiddischen Sprache: mit ausgewählten Lesestücken. Hamburg.
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Weinreich, Uriel. (1999). College Yiddish: An Introduction to the Yiddish Language and to Jewish Life and Culture.. New York.
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