Introduction to Hebrew with emphasis on its contemporary spoken and written form. Practice the skills of listening and speaking as well as reading and writing, together with systematic study of Hebrew grammar. The course helps students develop their speaking ability as the sequence of new vocabulary words are arranged to support students’ progress step-wise in basic speech patterns. The materials introduce students to Hebrew in all historical periods: biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Chalamish
Typical Periods Offered: Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
Introduction to Hebrew with emphasis on its contemporary spoken and written form. Practice the skills of listening and speaking as well as reading and writing, together with systematic study of Hebrew grammar. The course helps students develop their speaking ability as the sequence of new vocabulary words are arranged to support students’ progress step-wise in basic speech patterns. The materials introduce students to Hebrew in all historical periods: biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 12
Prerequisites: HEBR 101 or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Chalamish
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
Building on the foundations of HEBR 101-HEBR 102, the third semester will continue to develop skills in modern Hebrew. Students will broaden their knowledge of verb patterns, compound sentence structures, and mixed tenses. Special emphasis will be placed on composition and oral reports. The fourth semester will focus on literature through reading and discussion of selected short pieces of prose and poetry. Some examples of classical, rabbinic, and liturgical Hebrew will also be analyzed. Students will be required to write short compositions inspired by their readings.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: HEBR 102 or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Chalamish
Typical Periods Offered: Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
The fourth semester will focus on literature through reading and discussion of selected short pieces of prose and poetry. Some examples of classical, rabbinic, and liturgical Hebrew will also be analyzed. Students will be required to write short compositions inspired by their readings.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 12
Prerequisites: HEBR 201 or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Chalamish
Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 25
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Chalamish
Typical Periods Offered: Spring; Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
This advanced course in Hebrew language will focus on modern Israeli culture. Students will deepen their Hebrew proficiency in the four language skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Contemporary Israeli culture will be explored and discussed through the reading of selected newspaper articles, modern literature and poetry, and the viewing of video clips of Israeli TV, shows, songs, and films.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 12
Prerequisites: HEBR 202 or placement test equivalent.
Instructor: Chalamish
Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature
Typical Periods Offered: Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
Throughout this advanced course, students will be familiarized with highly varied modern Hebrew literature, from the nineteenth-century to present-day Israel. Readings include poetry, short stories, and plays. This foray into the world of Israeli culture will cultivate students’ grammatical and writing abilities and improve their understanding of the Hebrew language.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 10
Prerequisites: HEBR 202 or placement test equivalent.
Instructor: Chalamish
Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered
Notes:
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Open to juniors and seniors.
Instructor: Chalamish
Typical Periods Offered: Spring; Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring