183-115 Hebrew 2C

Formerly available as 109-113. Students who have completed 109-113 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

183-111 Hebrew 1A and 183-112 Hebrew 1B or equivalent approved by subject coordinator.

This subject focuses on developing the skills of reading, writing and conversing in Hebrew, with emphasis on grammatical structure and expansion of vocabulary. It features advanced work on speaking and creative writing, through reading of contemporary newspapers, magazines, short stories and poetry and enables students to build their vocabulary. On completion students should have an in-depth knowledge of the verb systems, and a sufficient grasp of the language to allow them to read and understand simplified Hebrew newspapers and literary texts. Students should also be able to conduct conversation and compose short assignments.

• be able to study independently;

• be able to apply theoretical 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 10% (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 40% (due at the end of semester).