[Jewish] New Jan Term Course: Introduction to Yiddish Language

[rrHACU at hampshire.edu]

Dear all,
I want to announce a new joint venture between Hampshire, Smith, and the
National Yiddish Book Center taking place this Jan term:

HACU 110: Elementary Yiddish: Introduction to Yiddish language in its cultural
context
An introduction to Yiddish language in its cultural context. Fundamentals of
grammar and vocabulary designed to facilitate reading and independent work with
Yiddish texts.  The course is divided into three parts: intensive language study
every morning; a colloquium on aspects of Yiddish cultural history every other
day; and an afternoon service internship with the collection of the National
Yiddish Book Center, the largest depository of Yiddish books in the world. 9
spaces reserved for Hampshire students; admission by permission of the
instructor. Taught on site at the National Yiddish Book Center.
Justin Cammy (Smith College), Rachel Rubinstein (Hampshire College), and
staff of the National Yiddish Book Center
 (M-F Jan. 7-25, 9:30am-4:30pm)

There are no prerequisites for the course; no prior knowledge of Yiddish,
Hebrew, and/or Jewish Studies is necessary.

If interested, please send an email by Wednesday, November 7th to
rrHACU at hampshire.edu with the following information:

Your name, year, Div I,II or III
Your reasons for wanting to take this course (please go into some detail: about
one paragraph)
Other languages that you know

Please also feel free to come talk to me in person with any questions.

Rachel Rubinstein
Jeremiah Kaplan Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish American Literature and
Culture
School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
Hampshire College
(413) 559-5518