Course Description

The theoretical part: Survey of the basic characteristics of the Judaeo-Arabic literature & language.

 The practical part: Reading & analyzing texts in Judaeo-Arabic that reflect those characteristics, for example the works of Maimonides (d. 1204). In addition, this course will provide the student with the essential tools needed for accurate reading and comprehension, for instance using a dictionary for texts written in Judaeo-Arabic.

Course Requirements: full attendance, preparing texts in Judaeo-Arabic, the final course task is an exam which will be the base of the final grade.