YDSH 220

spring 2005
 
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Jewish Storytelling

Credit: 3 hours.

(YDSH 120) Course will introduce the great Jewish storytellers such as Nachman of Bratslav, Scholem-Aleichem, and I.B. Singer through readings of Yiddish tales, short stories, poetry, drama and excerpts from novels and autobiographies from the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, Yiddish films and folklore will be used to exemplify the variety of Jewish cultural expression in Eastern Europe, Russia, and America. Course will also present a sample of critical approaches to Yiddish literature. Taught in English translation. Same as CWL 221, ENGL 223, and RLST 220.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2005 for:

  • Cultural Studies - Western
  • Humanities – Lit & Arts
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