Near Eastern Languages and Cultures | Advanced Hebrew II
H680 | 3209 | Staff
A continuation of NELC H301/JSTU H350, this course will stress the
essentials of Hebrew grammar, conversation, composition, and reading
skills. Readings from Hebrew literature will be used to familiarize
the student with current slang as well as literary Hebrew. In
addition, readings from selected newspaper articles will expand the
student's familiarity with journalistic Hebrew as well as stimulate
thinking and free expression. Periodic exams will cover various
units. Grading is based on attendance, participation, homework, and
unit exams.
Prerequisite: H100-H301 or other sufficient preparation.
Required text: Band, Ora, Hebrew, Level 3 (Behrman House); Bolotzki,
Shmuel, 501 Hebrew Verbs (Barrons)
Fulfills: Jewish Studies Language and Literature course