HEB 5000 Modern Hebrew
The Modern Hebrew course provides intensive instruction in: Functional Grammar, Reading Comprehension (Hebrew newspaper and non-fictional texts), Conversation and Composition. Through this integrated course, the student acquires both passive and active skills in the use of Modern Hebrew. Oral and written comprehension and expression are stressed with a special emphasis on the oral aspect. The course is designed to equip the entering student with the basic tools required for further study of Modern Hebrew, as well as the ability to communicate freely with Israelis in order better to understand and connect with Israel and Israelis. A variety of texts literature and poetry on topics related to Israel and Israeli culture and at different levels of Hebrew. Current affairs and everyday topics in Israel news istening, watching and in the press and familiarity with the city from the cultural historical side: learning about places in the city and combining tours, site-visits and use of Hebrew in everyday life.
Hebrew grammar.