Course
Course 7.5 credits • YIDC10
Explore children’s literature!
This course provides you with an overview of the development of Yiddish children’s literature, from the mid-19th century to today. You will learn about how leading Yiddish authors and artists created works that are still popular.
The course focuses on the cultural and ideological background of these texts and how they reflect Jewish identity. You will also explore universal themes such as childhood, generational conflicts, poverty, and violence, using historical and cultural perspectives as well as theories of childhood studies.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Study period:
2026-01-19 – 2026-03-22
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
General requirements
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
distance course
Application code:
LU-E1016
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
mixed
Application code:
LU-75106
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
distance course
Application code:
LU-75105
- The schedule will be published 2025-12-18.
- Library Guide Yiddish Studies
First Admission Round
Internationell ansökan
Spring semester 2026
Late application
Possibly opens October 3
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Spring semester 2026
Application opens 15 September
15October 2025