Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: list and discuss the classic commentators, medieval and contemporary and identify their origins and locations within the Vilna edition of the Talmud or outside references; dissect and explain classic Gemara structure as well as define concepts found throughout the Talmud; and demonstrate thorough knowledge of Gemara, Rashi, Tosafos and other major medieval commentators on the material covered based on the understanding and elucidation of later commentaries.