HEBR 101-102 Elementary Hebrew
Ronell
Introduction to Hebrew with emphasis on its contemporary spoken and written
form. Practice in the skills of listening and speaking as well as reading
and writing, together with systematic study of Hebrew grammar. Students will
master a basic vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words, and become comfortable
in the use of the present, past and future tenses, as well as basic verb
patterns. Each semester earns one unit of credit; however, both semesters
must be completed satisfactorily to receive credit for either course.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
HEBR 201-202 Intermediate Hebrew
Ronell
Building on the foundations of 101-102, the third semester will continue
to develop skills in modern Hebrew. Students will broaden their knowledge
of verb patterns, compound sentence structures and mixed tenses. Special
emphasis will be placed on composition and oral reports. The fourth semester
will focus on literature through reading and discussion of selected short
pieces of prose and poetry. Some examples of classical, rabbinic, and liturgical
Hebrew will also be analyzed. Students will be required to write short compositions
inspired by their readings. Each semester earns one unit of credit; however,
both semesters must be completed satisfactorily to receive credit for either
course.
Prerequisite: 101-102
Distribution: Language and Literature
Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
HEBR 210 Jewish Fiction Around the Globe: Homeland
and the Diaspora (in English)
Ronell
An exploration of contemporary Jewish fiction from diverse Jewish communities
around the world including Israel, the US, Latin America, Germany, Eastern
Europe, and South Africa. An examination of ideas of Homeland and the Diaspora,
immigration and exile. Focus on the challenges of representing post-Holocaust
Jewish identity in a global context. The authors to be read include Philip
Roth, Shai Agnon, Aharon Appelfeld, Eva Hoffman, Ronit Matalon. The course
is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding
of global Jewish fiction today and its foundation in Hebraic literary tradition.
All texts are in English translation.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution: Language and Literature or Religion, Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0