Course Listing
Fall 2008
HEBR 101-01, Elementary Modern Hebrew
Ayala Dvoretzky
M-F 9.25-10.15
Introduction to the language of contemporary Israel, both spoken and written. Fundamentals of grammar; extensive practice in speaking, reading, and writing under the guidance of a native speaker.
HEBR 101-02, Elementary Modern Hebrew
Staff
M-F 4.30-5.20
Introduction to the language of contemporary Israel, both spoken and written. Fundamentals of grammar; extensive practice in speaking, reading, and writing under the guidance of a native speaker.
HEBR 102-01, Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Ayala Dvoretzky
MW 1-2.15 (F 1 HTBA)
Review and continuation of grammatical study, leading to a deeper comprehension of style and usage. Focus on selected readings, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills.
Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or equivalent.
HEBR 102-02, Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Shiri Goren
TTh 2.30-3.45 (F 1 HTBA)
Review and continuation of grammatical study, leading to a deeper comprehension of style and usage. Focus on selected readings, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills.
Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or equivalent.
HEBR 105, Israeli Society in Film
Shiri Goren
TTh 11.35-12.50
An examination of major themes in Israeli society through films with emphasis on language study.Topics include: migration, gender and sexuality, Jewish/Israeli identity, and private and collective memory. Critical essays in Hebrew and English will provide a socio-historical background and analytical framework for class discussion. Prerequisite: HEBR 102 or permission of instructor.
Spring 2009
HEBR 101-01, Elementary Modern Hebrew
Ayala Dvoretzky
M-F 9.25-10.15
Introduction to the language of contemporary Israel, both spoken and written. Fundamentals of grammar; extensive practice in speaking, reading, and writing under the guidance of a native speaker.
HEBR 101-02, Elementary Modern Hebrew
Staff
M-F 4.30-5.20
Introduction to the language of contemporary Israel, both spoken and written. Fundamentals of grammar; extensive practice in speaking, reading, and writing under the guidance of a native speaker.
HEBR 102-01, Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Ayala Dvoretzky
MW 1-2.15 (F 1 HTBA)
Review and continuation of grammatical study, leading to a deeper comprehension of style and usage. Focus on selected readings, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills.
Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or equivalent.
HEBR 102-02, Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Shiri Goren
TTh 2.30-3.45 (F 1 HTBA)
Review and continuation of grammatical study, leading to a deeper comprehension of style and usage. Focus on selected readings, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills.
Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or equivalent.
HEBR 103, Advanced Modern Hebrew: Israeli Society
Shiri Goren
TTh 4-5.15
An examination of major controversies in Israeli society. Readings include newspaper editorials and academic articles as well as documentary and history-related material. Advanced grammatical structures are introduced and practiced. Conducted in Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 102 or equivalent.
HEBR 104, Introduction to Modern Israeli Literature
Ayala Dvoretzky
MW 11.35-12.50
Reading, discussion, and analysis of short stories, poetry, and magazine articles representative of contemporary Israeli culture, with attention to different styles. Conducted in Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 103a or equivalent.
HEBR 106, Dynamics of Israeli Culture
Shiri Goren
TTh 11.35-12.50
This course explores contemporary controversies of Israeli society by examining recent cultural production, such as novelistic writing, films, poetry, newspaper articles, internet websites, art, advertisement and television shows. Themes to be discussed include: migration and the construction of the Sabra character; ethnicity and race: the emergence of Mizrahi voice; women in Israeli society; private and collective memory; Israeli masculinity and queer culture. The class is conducted in Hebrew. Midterms & Final Papers may be written in English or Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEB 103 or permission of instructor.
