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Hebrew (HEBR) Courses

Academic Unit: Class & Near Eastern Studies

HEBR 1001 - Beginning Hebrew I

(5 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 4001

For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.

HEBR 1002 - Beginning Hebrew II

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1001 or 4001] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 4002

Continuation of 1001. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials.

HEBR 1101 - Beginning Biblical Hebrew I

(5 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 1104 until 07-SEP-04, HEBR 4104

The Hebrew Bible is one of the most important literary texts in world history, and one of the most culturally and morally influential in the development of western civilization. Most of this influence, however, has been via translation. Have you ever wondered if you can trust the translation? Does the Adam and Eve story really say what you think it does? Does the Hebrew Bible really include all the strict moral pronouncements and prohibitions that are attributed to it? This course offers the tools you need to read simple narrative texts in the Bible for yourself, while also introducing you to multiple approaches in biblical scholarship. Biblical Hebrew also satisfies the CLA Language requirement.

HEBR 1102 - Beginning Biblical Hebrew II

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1101 or 4104] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Spring Even Year)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 1105 until 07-SEP-04, HEBR 4105

Progression to more sophisticated reading of narrative, prophetic, and legal texts. Presentation/discussion of multiple approaches to problems/issues in biblical scholarship.

HEBR 3011 - Intermediate Hebrew I

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1002 or 4002] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 4011

Prepares students for CLA language requirement. Speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of modern Hebrew. Students read/discuss prose, poetry, news, and film. Important features of biblical/classical Hebrew. Taught primarily in Hebrew.

HEBR 3012 - Intermediate Hebrew II

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in in 3011 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 4012

Extensive reading of simplified modern Hebrew prose selections. Students discuss poetry, newspaper, film, and TV in Hebrew. Israeli cultural experiences. Hone composition, listening comprehension, and speaking skills to prepare for proficiency exams. Biblical prose, simple poetic texts. Taught in Hebrew. Meets with 4012.

HEBR 3090 - Advanced Modern Hebrew (Topics course)

(3 cr; Prereq-3012 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 3015 until 06-SEP-05

Preparation to read various kinds of authentic Hebrew texts and to develop higher levels of comprehension/speaking. Conducted entirely in Hebrew. Emphasizes Modern Israeli Hebrew. Introduction to earlier genres. Grammar, widening vocabulary. Contemporary short fiction, essays, articles on cultural topics, films, Hebrew Internet sites, TV.

HEBR 3101 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I

(4 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1102 or 4105] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 3201 until 07-SEP-04, HEBR 4106

Text of Hebrew Bible. Basic research tools/commentaries. Close reading of narrative biblical texts. Reading fluency, methods of research in biblical studies.

HEBR 3102 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II

(4 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in 3101 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 3202 until 07-SEP-04, HEBR 4107

Text of Hebrew Bible, basic research tools and commentaries. Close reading of narrative biblical texts. Reading fluency, methods of research in biblical studies. Meets with 4107.

HEBR 3951W - Major Project [WI]

(4 cr; Prereq-[Hebr major, three 3xxx Hebrew courses], instr consent, dept consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 3951 until 20-JAN-04

Research project using primary and secondary sources. Students select project in consultation with a faculty member, who directs the research/writing.

HEBR 3980 - Directed Instruction

(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)

Students observe/discuss classes. Gradually increased participation in preparing/presenting instructional materials to a beginning Hebrew class. Evaluation of materials, teaching techniques. Seminars on language teaching issues. Prereq college consent.

HEBR 3993 - Directed Studies

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits)

Guided individual reading or study.

HEBR 4001 - Beginning Hebrew I for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Prereq-grad student; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 1001 (starting 07-SEP-99)

For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated. Meets concurrently with 1001.

HEBR 4002 - Beginning Hebrew II for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1001 or 4001] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 1002 (starting 07-SEP-99)

Continuation of 4001. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials. Meets with 1002.

HEBR 4011 - Intermediate Hebrew I

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1002 or 4002] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 3011 (starting 07-SEP-04)

Prepares students for CLA language requirement. Speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of modern Hebrew. Students read and discuss prose, poetry, news, and film. Taught primarily in Hebrew.

HEBR 4012 - Intermediate Hebrew II for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 3012 (starting 02-SEP-08)

Extensive reading of simplified modern Hebrew prose selections. Students discuss poetry, newspaper, film, and TV in Hebrew. Israeli cultural experiences. Hone composition, listening comprehension, and speaking skills to prepare for proficiency exams. Biblical prose, simple poetic texts. Taught in Hebrew. Meets with 3012.

HEBR 4104 - Beginning Biblical Hebrew I for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 1101 (starting 07-SEP-99, was HEBR 1104 until 07-SEP-04)

The Hebrew Bible is one of the most important literary texts in world history, and one of the most culturally and morally influential in the development of western civilization. Most of this influence, however, has been via translation. Have you ever wondered if you can trust the translation? Does the Adam and Eve story really say what you think it does? Does the Hebrew Bible really include all the strict moral pronouncements and prohibitions that are attributed to it? This course offers the tools you need to read simple narrative texts in the Bible for yourself, while also introducing you to multiple approaches in biblical scholarship. Biblical Hebrew also satisfies the CLA Language requirement.

HEBR 4105 - Beginning Biblical Hebrew II for Graduate Student Research

(5 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1101 or 4104] or instr consent; Student Option; offered Spring Even Year)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 1102

Progression to more sophisticated reading of narrative, prophetic, and legal texts. Presentation and discussion of multiple approaches to problems and issues in biblical scholarship. Meets with 1102.

HEBR 4106 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I

(3 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in [1102 or 4105] or [instr consent, grad student]; Student Option; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 3101 (starting 02-SEP-08, was HEBR 3201 until 07-SEP-04)

Text of Hebrew Bible. Basic research tools/commentaries. Close reading of narrative biblical texts. Reading fluency, methods of research in biblical studies. Meets with 3101.

HEBR 4107 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II for Graduate Student Research

(4 cr; Prereq-Grade of at least [C- or S] in 3101 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)

Equivalent courses: HEBR 3102 (starting 20-JAN-15, was HEBR 3202 until 07-SEP-04)

Text of Hebrew Bible, basic research tools and commentaries. Close reading of narrative biblical texts. Reading fluency, methods of research in biblical studies. Meets with 3102.

HEBR 5090 - Advanced Modern Hebrew (Topics course)

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Equivalent courses: was HEBR 5015 until 06-SEP-05, was HEBR 3015 until 20-JAN-04

Various authentic Hebrew texts. Comprehension/speaking. Conducted entirely in Hebrew. Emphasizes Modern Israeli Hebrew. Grammar, widening vocabulary. Contemporary short fiction, essays, articles on cultural topics, films, Hebrew Internet sites, TV.

HEBR 5200 - Advanced Classical Hebrew (Topics course)

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

In-depth reading, analysis, and discussion of classical Hebrew texts. Grammar, syntax. Introduction to text-criticism, history of scholarship, and scholarly tools. Format varies between survey of themes (e.g., law, wisdom, poetry) and extended concentration upon specific classical texts.

HEBR 5300 - Post-Biblical Hebrew: Second Temple Period (Topics course)

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

Readings in late-/post-biblical Hebrew literature of Persian, Hellenistic, and early Roman periods (e.g., Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Ecclesiastes, Daniel, Dead Sea Scrolls, apocrypha, pseudepigrapha). Focuses on historical development of Hebrew language and literature in relation to earlier biblical sources.

HEBR 5506 - Advanced Hebrew II - The Israeli Mossad in Film and Literature: History, Narrative, and Ethics

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring)

Equivalent courses: CNRC 3506, JWST 3506

This course will look at Mossad's activities and their perceptions in Israeli culture through lenses of collective memory and national identity. Students will examine primary and secondary sources to understand the historic background and the various narratives, shaping the Israeli culture. Students will conduct discussions pertaining to the place of Mossad in Israeli culture expressing opinions about the ethical component of Mossad's activities.

HEBR 5515 - Advanced Hebrew II - Multiculturalism in Modern Israel: How Communities, Ideologies, and Identities

(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring)

Equivalent courses: CNRC 3515, JWST 3515

This course focuses on the way various cultural groups in Israel attempt to achieve cultural recognition. Students will learn how various ethnic and religious groups shape their identities through process of acculturation and struggle. Students will learn about several Israeli cultures by reading literature, book chapters and case-studies, and watching movies, all of which center on these debates. Students will examine various case studies centered on these multicultural issues in Israel and will discuss and reflect on the implications of the issues raised by the course material for the international community, the United States, and for their own lives.

HEBR 5992 - Directed Readings

(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Guided individual reading or study. Prereq instr consent, dept consent, college consent.

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