Forging the Didactics of Sefardic Language and Literature

In: Shofar: a quarterly interdisciplinary journal of Jewish studies ; official journal of the Midwest and Western Jewish Studies Associations, Volume 19, Issue 4, p. 71-76

Abstract

"Forging the Didactics of Sefardic Language and Literature" attempts to
establish criteria for the instruction of Judeo-Spanish and its literature
as a didactic unit. The problem of the future of the Sefardic language
lies, among other factors, in our capacity to develop adequate projects
for the language learning process. From February to April 2000 a course
was given at the University of Tartu, Estonia, thanks to the generosity
of the Soros Foundation. This article establishes the objectives,
the methodology, and the themes for classroom instruction. The final
objective of the course is to demonstrate that the Judeo- Spanish language
and its culture are suitable material for instruction at any university.