BA Danish and Yiddish

The Danish and Yiddish BA offered at UCL is an interdisciplinary course that provides students with a thorough understanding of the Danish and Yiddish languages, cultures, and societies. Students will gain a solid foundation in the rich traditions of these two languages, while also gaining critical skills to analyze the associated literature, cinema, folklore, and history. Course Content: The four-year program includes intensive language instruction in both Danish and Yiddish including a year abroad in Denmark. Students will thoroughly study literature, history, culture, and cinema of the Danish and Yiddish speaking peoples. The year abroad, usually in the third year, provides an invaluable opportunity to consolidate language skills and immerse oneself in Danish and Yiddish cultures. Key Modules: Key modules in this program include Danish language, Yiddish language, Scandinavian cinema, history of the Scandinavian literatures, Yiddish culture, Literature of the Danish Golden Age, and Jewish folklore and ethnography.Accreditations: This course doesn’t have any specific accreditations mentioned on the website. Future Careers: Students of the Danish and Yiddish BA have a broad spectrum of career possibilities upon graduation. Notably, alumni have found roles in industries such as international organizations, media, tourism, education sector, translating and interpreting, and more. The course provides key transferable skills that are highly regarded in many professional situations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.