109-128 Hebrew 1A

Students commencing a major in Hebrew studies with this subject must also complete 109-130 Introduction to Modern Jewish Culture at first year.

This subject covers the basic word formation and syntax of Modern Hebrew, as well as reading, writing and simple conversation. Students should also gain an historical perspective of the language. 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.

• have the knowledge of how to acquire a foreign language significantly different from English;

• have the ability to express thoughts in a way not usual to English speakers;

• have the ability to organise and memorise essential information;

• have intercultural awareness and sensitivity;

• have inter-personal oral and written communication skills;

• have a respect for truth and intellectual integrity;

• have highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills.

Written work totalling 2000 words. Weekly vocabulary tests 5%, weekly exercises 20%, a 5-minute oral test 10%, a mid-semester exam 30% and an end of semester exam 35%.

• A Tarmon & E Uval, Hebrew Verb Tables. Tamir Publishing 1991.
• Levy, Oxford English-Hewbrew/Hebrew-English. 1995.