Courses


Beginning Hebrew I (Heb 105)

Course Objective
This is a beginner course for students with no knowledge, or very limited knowledge of Hebrew. You will develop reading and writing skills and build basic vocabulary. You will learn the basic syntactic structures as well as the verbal system. Emphasis will be put on active use of the language, and using Hebrew in its cultural context.

Course Materials

  • Etzion: The Routledge Introductory Course in Modern Hebrew
  • Companion website
  • Recommended dictionary: Lauden and Weinbach: Multi Dictionary.

    • Homework
    Daily homework is given to reinforce the new material, and at times for independent work. You will receive constant feedback on the quality of your homework.

    Homework requires the use of the internet. Make sure you have an access to a computer with sound capabilities and the program QuickTime. Download the program for free. The recording (and your instructor) are your only source for authentically spoken Hebrew, and are extremely helpful. Working regularly with the recordings will improve your reading skills, comprehension, and pronunciation.

    Homework also involves preparing passages for reading or acting in class. These are very important (and can be fun too) and should be taken seriously.

    Homework should be handed in on time, every time, and by everyone. You may not be permitted to take the test if your homework for that unit has not been completed.

    Attendance
    You are expected to attend each and every class on time. If for some reason you cannot make it to class, make sure to inform your instructor of it ahead of time by e-mail , voice mail, or through the Department office.

    Food is not allowed in class. Only Hebrew is spoken in class.

    If you are sick and cannot come to class, you will be asked to present a note from the doctor. If you happen to miss class make sure you receive the class notes as well as the homework assignment from a classmate, and be prepared for the next class.

    Units and Tests
    The course consists of 4 units, each one covers roughly 2 chapters in the book plus some additional material. A comprehensive test will be given at the end of each unit.
    In addition to the tests there will be a few quizes throughout the term.

    Grades
    Your final grade for the course consists of the following percentages:

    Office Hours
    Attend office hours for extra help with the material, or to solve academic or personal problems.
    You can always use the e-mail to communicate with me.
    Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 11-12.
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    Advanced Hebrew I (Heb 320)

    Course Objective
  • Develop your ability to read and discuss Modern Hebrew literature, current events, and social issues.
  • Reinforce and widen your knowledge of grammar; increase you accuracy.
  • Emphasis will be put on active use of the language and understanding and using Hebrew in its cultural context.

    • Course Materials
    1. Coursepack of all course materials,
    2. Online audio recordings of the texts,
    3. Lauden and Weinbach: Multi Dictionary,
    4. Bolozky: 501 Hebrew Verbs (recommended),
    5. Video clips (news and others) from Israel,
    6. Haaretz Online and other online resources.

    The course requires the use of a computer. Make sure you have an access to a computer with sound capabilities and the program QuickTime. You can download the program for free.

    Homework
    Daily homework is given to reinforce the new material, and for independent work. Assignments include oral presentations, alone or as a team.

    Homework has to be turned in on time (unless otherwise stated -- on the following class), every time, and by everyone.

    Compositions
    Three major compositions will be written throughout the term, and will be graded. Dates and topics will be given a week ahead of time.
    After receiving your corrected composition back, you will have four days to rewrite it: correct your mistakes in Hebrew, and improve specific content and structure issues that I might think need improvement.
    Remember: Until you get a letter grade, your composition is not complete.

    The grade reflects the quality of all the versions of the essay, not just the final one.

    Attendance
    You are expected to attend each and every class on time. If for some reason you cannot make it to class, make sure to inform me ahead of time by e-mail , voice mail, or through the Department office.

    Food is not allowed in class. Only Hebrew is spoken in class.

    If you are sick and cannot come to class, you will be asked to present a note from the doctor. If you happen to miss class make sure you receive the class notes as well as the homework assignment from a classmate, and be prepared for the next class.

    Tests
    There will be midterm and a final. The exact nature of the tests as well as the dates will be discussed later in the semester.
    A comprehensive 1 on 1 oral exam will be given towards the end of the term.
    In addition, there will be a few quizzes throughout the term, mostly vocab quizzes.

    Grades
    Your final grade for the course consists of the following percentages:

    Office Hours
    Attend office hours for extra help with the material, or to solve academic or personal problems. You can always use the e-mail to communicate with me.
    Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 11-12.
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    Beginning Hebrew II (Heb 106)

    Course Objective
    Continuation of 105, this course stresses all 4 disciplines of language learning: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. You will also: Upon completion, you should be able to discuss different topics in Hebrew, function in a variety of linguistic situations, read simple texts on different topics in various styles, and write good one page compositions.
    Emphasis will be put on active use of the language, and understanding and using Hebrew in its cultural context.

    Course Materials

  • Etzion: The Routledge Introductory Course in Modern Hebrew
  • Companion website
  • Recommended dictionary: Lauden and Weinbach: Multi Dictionary. At the book store;
  • Recommended verb book: Avraham Halkin: 501 Hebrew Verbs. At the book store.
    • Homework
    Daily homework is given to reinforce the new material, and at times for independent work.
    Homework requires daily use of audio/visual contents on the Internet. Make sure you have an access to a computer with sound capabilities and the program QuickTime.     Download QuickTime, and install it on your hard drive.
    The recordings (and your instructor) are your only source of authentically spoken Hebrew, and are extremely helpful. Working regularly with the recordings will improve your reading skills, comprehension, and pronunciation.
     The answers for the exercises are available online, and it is your responsibility to check your homework, correct it, and ask for clarifications.
     Homework should be done on time, every time, and by everyone. You may not be permitted to take the test if your homework for that unit has not been completed.

    Attendance
    You are expected to attend each and every class. If for some reason you cannot make it to class, make sure to inform me ahead of time by email, or through the department office.
    If you are sick and cannot come to class, you will be asked to present a note from the doctor.
    If you happen to miss class make sure to receive the notes as well as the homework assignment from a classmate, and be prepared for the next class.
    Food is not allowed in class. Only Hebrew is spoken in class.

    Units and Tests
    The course consists of 4 units. A comprehensive test will be given at the end of each unit.
    In addition to the tests there will be a few quizzes throughout the term. There is no make up for quizzes.

    Grades
    Your final grade for the course consists of the following percentages:

    Office Hours
    Attend office hours for extra help with the material, or to solve academic or personal problems.
    You can always use e-mail to communicate with me.
    Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 11-12.
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    Advanced Hebrew II (Heb 322)

    Course Objective
    Continuation of 320, this course stresses all 4 disciplines of language learning: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will:
  • develop your ability to read and discuss modern Hebrew literature, current events, and social issues,
  • reinforce and widen your knowledge of grammar,
  • increase your fluency and accuracy in speech as well as in writing, and
  • improve your listening and reading comprehension.
    • Emphasis will be put on active use of the language and understanding and using Hebrew in its cultural context.Course Materials.

    Course Materials

  • A pack of all course materials. Availoable at the department office.
  • Audio recordings of the texts. Available on this site. Go to LESSONS/HEBREW 322. To use the recordings effectively you will need the program QuickTime installed on your hard disk. Download QuickTime for free.
  • Lauden and Weinbach: Multi Dictionary. Available at the book store.
  • Recommended grammar book: Livny and Kokhba: Hebrew Grammar. Available at the department office.
  • Recommended verb book: Avraham Halkin: 501 Hebrew Verbs. Available at the book store.
  • Students' news reports (see under News Reports ).
    • Attendance
    You are expected to attend each and every class. If for some reason you cannot make it to class, make sure to inform me ahead of time by email, or through the department office.
    If you are sick and cannot come to class, you will be asked to present a note from the doctor.
    If you miss class make sure to receive all assignments from a classmate, and be prepared for the next class.
    Food is not allowed in class.

    Homework
    Daily homework is given to reinforce the new material, and for independent work. Assignments include reading texts, writing (answer questions, writing paragraphs), grammar exercises, preparatuion for class discussion, and oral presentations (alone or as a team).
    Homework should be handed in on time (unless otherwise stated -- on the next class), every time, and by everyone!

    Compositions
    Two major compositions will be assigned: one for Unit 1 and one for Unit 3. The exact dates and the topics will be given a week or so ahead of time.
    After receiving your corrected composition back, you will have to rewrite it: correct your mistakes and improve some content and structure points.
    Remember: Until you get a letter grade, your composition is not complete.
     The grade reflects the quality of all the versions of the essay, not just the final one.

    Book Report
    Each student will write a book report on a short story s/he has read independently, and will present it in class. This project will take place during Unit 2.

    News Reports
    Each student will be giving 5-6 news report on a topic of his/her choice. The content and grammar of these reports will be part of the course materials.

    Tests and Units
    There will be 3 tests, each one covering the previous unit in terms of content, grammar, and vocab. In addition there will a weekly quiz. There is no make up for quizzes.

    Other Activities
    Students are encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities, such as the A&NELL Talent Show, and attend relevant events, like lectures by Israeli writers.
    If you wish, you will be team-teaching a first year Hebrew class.

    Grades
    Your final grade for the course consists of the following percentages:

  • tests: 45%
  • Quizzes: 10%
  • Book Report: 10%
  • Compositions: 10%
  • News Reports: 10%
  • Daily Work (inc.: attendance,  preformance in class and discussion group, homework, and general improvement):15%
    • Office Hours
    Attend office hours for extra help with the material, or to solve academic or personal problems. You can always communicate with me by email.
    Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 11-12.
     
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    Hebrew of the Media (Heb 324)

    U N D E R   C O N S T R U C T I O N
    Watch for large potholes.  Use hardhat!
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