| 1—2 |
Beginning Hebrew I—II (4—4) |
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An active presentation of Hebrew as it is spoken and written today. Comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills are stressed. Laboratory fee. (Academic year) |
| 3—4 |
Intermediate Hebrew I-II (4—4) |
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Further development of skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of modern Hebrew. Texts range from Israeli newspaper items to selections from classical materials. Prerequisite: Hebr 1—2 or equivalent. Laboratory fee. |
| 103 |
Hebrew Conversation and Writing (3) |
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Reading and writing at the intermediate to mid-high level, with stress on conversation and oral comprehension. Contemporary cultural and social aspects presented through selections from nonfiction and short fiction, films, and TV programs. Prerequisite: Hebr 4 or permission of instructor. (Fall) |
| 104 |
Modern Hebrew Fiction (3) |
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Study of selected modern Israeli short stories and poems. Prerequisite: Hebr 103 or permission of instructor. (Spring) |
| 106 |
The Israeli Media (3) |
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Explores the Israeli press, television and radio news broadcasts in Hebrew; focuses on developing increasing proficiency in reading and aural comprehension through class discussions and written assignments in Hebrew. Prerequisite: Hebr 103 or permission of instructor. (Spring) |
| 120—21 |
Advanced Hebrew Literature (3—3) |
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Selections from Hebrew literature throughout the ages: Bible, Rabbinics, medieval Hebrew literature; classical motifs in modern Israeli literature. Literary analysis (writing and discussion) in Hebrew. Prerequisite: Hebr 104 or permission of instructor. (Academic year) |
