Explore the World of Ladino: Intermediate Course through Early 20th-Century Sephardic romansos (Novels)

Join us for a unique journey into the heart of Sephardic culture with our Intermediate Ladino Course! Designed for learners with basic knowledge of Ladino or a background in Modern Spanish, this course will deepen your understanding of Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) through the readings of the early 20th century novels published in Turkey and post-Ottoman countries.

What to Expect:

•       Engage with excerpts from novels that captivated modern Sephardic readers.
•       Expand your vocabulary and grammar through authentic, literary language.
•       Learn to read and interpret texts in the Rashi script, traditionally used in Ladino publications.
•       Discover the literary world that shaped the identity of Sephardic communities in the modern age.

Whether you're passionate about Sephardic language, history, or literature, this course offers a rewarding experience!

When : Tuesdays, June  3 - July 7  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Time (PST), 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM , Central Time (CT) 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) , 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Central European Time (CET)

Cost : Early Bird - $210 (Expires on May 19)  ,General Admission - $300

Agnieszka August-Zarębska is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino and Sephardic children’s literature. She also worked on critical editions of the early 20th century Judeo-Spanish literature.