This course is open to students who have completed YID 201/501 or have comparable knowledge of the language. It focuses on the development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Students will master grammatical patterns such as modal verbs, complemented verbs, dative case, adjectival endings, and the past tense. Topics will include body and health, weather, and family. The course will incorporate Yiddish poems and songs as well as texts in English that introduce students to various aspects of Yiddish culture. (Live webinars take place on Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00-9:30pm)

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