Course
Course 15 credits • YIDC02
Get acquainted with the fascinating Yiddish culture through nine historical films that in different ways shed light on the development of Jewish culture during the 20th century.
During the course, nine Yiddish films will be shown. These films are taken from the golden age of Yiddish film that emerged during the first half of the 20th century and these films will be the starting point for an introductory discussion of some important currents in modern Yiddish culture in Eastern and Central Europe, the United States and the Soviet Union.
The main aim of the course is to demonstrate how the films portray important themes in modern, Jewish culture: homelessness, emigration, dissolution of family traditions and secularization. All films shown are subtitled in English and no knowledge of the Yiddish language is needed.
Study period:
spring semester 2024
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
distance course
Study period:
2024-01-15 – 2024-06-02
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
General requirements and studies equivalent of course English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School.
Application code:
LU-75102
Application code:
LU-E1002
Teachers:
Matthew Johnson