ATS1336 Yiddish language, culture and literature 1A
Faculty of Arts
ATS1336 Yiddish language, culture and literature 1A is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The central feature of Yiddish 1 will be the teaching of Yiddish as a living language, as a tool for both written and spoken communication. The course is designed for students who wish to improve their knowledge of the subject both in its literary and colloquial form. The course will include use of non-literary texts and exercises to develop grammatical, syntactic and idiomatic mastery of the language. An additional component will utilise Yiddish literary texts of Australia as well as other countries. Completion of parts A and B will prepare you to continue to an eventual major in the discipline.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ATS1336.
Assessment
- OtherPresentation30%
- Presentation10%
- Exercise/sExercise10%
- OtherQuiz / Test50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Be able to demonstrate a mastery of reading and writing Yiddish script.
- 2
Gain a working understanding of spoken Standard Modern Yiddish.
- 3
Acquire the ability to write original Yiddish sentences.
- 4
Acquire the essential skills required for Yiddish conversation.
- 5
Begin to develop an appreciation of the richness of Yiddish as a rich literary and cultural tradition.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Ena Burstin
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Ena Burstin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1336?
ATS1336 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1336 offered?
ATS1336 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS1336?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1336 have an exam?
No. ATS1336 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.