109-131 Hebrew 2A

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

109-129 Hebrew 1B.

This subject includes an advanced study of the fundamentals of Hebrew. The subject involves the enrichment of vocabulary; reading of simplified literature; and conversational and written communication. Grammatical features of Modern Hebrew are explained and reinforced by drills and exercises. Students should end the semester with a sufficient grasp of modern Hebrew grammar, conjugations of tenses, declensions and syntax to be able to read and understand simplified Hebrew newspapers or literary texts and write about them; and an ability to conduct conversation and write short assignments.

• be able to study independently;

• be able to apply theorectical knowledge for practical purposes;

• understand and use more effectively the structure of the language they've studied;

• have developed communication skills, both written and oral in the language studied.

Written essays totalling 1000 words 30% (commencing at the beginning of semester and due at the end of semester), an oral exam 7.5% (due at the end of semester), four class exercises 20% (commencing at the beginning of semester and due at the end of semester) and a written examination 42.5% (due at the end of semester).