Yiddish, Minor
The Yiddish minor program in the Department of Francophone, Italian, and Germanic Studies enables students to deepen their knowledge from gaining basic language competency to encountering Yiddish culture, including literature, song, and film, in a historical and comparative context through a variety of elective courses. The minor can open up opportunities for original research in the Penn libraries and archives.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| YDSH 0100 | Beginning Yiddish I | 1 |
| YDSH 0200 | Beginning Yiddish II | 1 |
| YDSH 0300 | Intermediate Yiddish I | 1 |
| YDSH 0400 | Intermediate Yiddish II | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose two from the following: | 2 | |
| Seeing Differently: Transcultural Approaches to Francophone, Italian, and Germanic Studies | ||
| Jews and China: Views from Two Perspectives | ||
| Jewish Films and Literature | ||
| Women in Jewish Literature | ||
| Jewish American Literature | ||
| Translating Cultures: Literature on and in Translation | ||
| Topics in Yiddish Literature: Modernist Jewish Poetry | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Readings in Modern Yiddish Literature | ||
Transfer or study abroad credit for courses taught in Yiddish | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.