JWST374
Yiddish and the Supernatural: Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks
Yiddish folklore is marked by a fascination with the mystical world and a rich tapestry of supernatural tales. Explore how Jewish communities have used storytelling to grapple with questions of faith, morality, identity, and the unknown, and how the golems, demons, and dybbuks of this tradition have been adapted in literary translations and cinematic adaptations. Through literary analysis, historical inquiry, and creative interpretation, this course examines the enduring power of these stories in Jewish culture and the broader traditions of magical realism and horror. All texts will be available in English translation.
Fall 2025
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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.
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