109-001 Hebrew 1A

Note

Formerly available as 150-141/241/341/441. Students who have completed 150-141/241/341/441 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students commencing a major in Hebrew studies with this subject must also complete 109-003 Introduction to Modern Jewish Culture at first year.

Availability

1st and 2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Z Shavitsky

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Three hours of lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject covers the basic grammar and syntax of Modern Hebrew, as well as reading, writing and simple conversation. Students who complete the subject should have a sufficient grasp of Modern Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and syntax to be able to read simpler modern texts; and an ability to conduct basic conversation and write short assignments.

Assessment

Written work totalling 2000 words and a 2-hour examination.

Prescribed Texts

  • L Unveeler & N M Bronznick, Ha-Yesod. New Revised Edition Feldheim, 1998.
  • S Zilberman, The Up-to-date English-Hebrew/Hebrew-English Dictionary. 1996.
  • A Tarmon & E Uval, Hebrew Verb Tables. Tamir Publishing, 1991.


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