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HEBREW

See Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.

1001-2 Beginning Hebrew I-II (4-4) Staff
  An active presentation of Hebrew as it is spoken and written today. Comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills are stressed. Laboratory fee.
2001-2 Intermediate Hebrew I-II (4-4) Staff
  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 1001- 2 or equivalent. Laboratory fee.
3001 Hebrew Conversation and Writing (3) Staff
  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 2002 or permission of instructor.
3301 Modern Hebrew Fiction (3) Staff
  Study of selected modern Israeli short stories and poems. Prerequisite: Hebr 3001 or permission of instructor.
3302 The Israeli Media (3) Staff
  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 3001 or permission of instructor.
4001-2 Advanced Hebrew Literature (3-3) Staff
  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 3301 or permission of instructor.
 

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