Course descriptions
Hebrew
001/002 - Beginning Hebrew
An active presentation of Hebrew as it is spoken and written today.
Comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills are stressed. 4
credits.
Hebrew
003/004 - Intermediate Hebrew
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: Hebrew 001-002 or equivalent.
4 credits.
Hebrew
103 - Conversation and Writing
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: Hebrew 004 or permission of instructor.
Hebrew
104 - Modern Hebrew Fiction
Directed readings in humanities and social sciences. Development of
linguistic skills necessary for independent research. Prerequisite:
Hebrew 4 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Hebrew
106 - The Israeli Media
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: Hebrew 103 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Hebrew
120/121 - Advanced Hebrew Literature
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:
Hebrew 104, or 106, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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