These general descriptions are for classes that the Jewish Studies department offers.
For a list of courses currently offered this 2006-07 semester year: (Opens in a new browser window.

     JWST: Fall 2006       Spring 2007        Fall 2007

HEBREW: Fall 2006        Spring 2007        Fall 2007

HEBR 111 Elementary Hebrew I (6). Six hours of
discussion/recitation per week. Modern Israeli Hebrew.
Emphasis on conversation. Study of linguistic structure and
development of audio-lingual, writing and reading ability.

HEBR 112 Elementary Hebrew II (6). Six hours of
discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: HEBR 111 or
equivalent. Continuation of HEBR 111.

HEBR 211 Intermediate Hebrew I (6). Six hours of
discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: HEBR112 or
equivalent. Study of linguistic structure, further development of
audio-lingual, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Reading of
texts and newspapers designed to give some knowledge of
Hebrew life, thought and culture.

HEBR 212 Intermediate Hebrew II (6). Six hours of
discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: HEBR211 or
permission of department. Continuation of HEBR 211.

HEBR 298 Special Topics in Jewish Studies (3). Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

HEBR 313 Conversation and Composition I (3). Prerequisite:
HEBR212 or equivalent. A prac tical language course
recommended for all students continuing with Hebrew. Review
of grammar and composition. Selected readings. Oral and
written exercises.

HEBR 314 Conversation and Composition II (3). Prerequisite:
HEBR 313 or equivalent. A prac tical language course
recommended for all students continuing with Hebrew. Review
of grammar and composition. Selected readings. Oral and
written exercises.

HEBR 381 Advanced Conversation and Composition (3). Prerequisite: HEBR314 or permission of department.
Concentrated practice in spoken and written Hebrew.

HEBR 382 Readings in Hebrew Newspapers and Periodicals (3). Prerequisite: HEBR314 or permission of department.
Current events, editorials, theatrical reports, book reviews, and
scholarly articles. Conducted in Hebrew.

HEBR 386 Experiential Learning (3-6) Prerequisite: Learning
Proposal approved by the Office of Experiential Learning
Programs, faculty sponsor, and student’s internship sponsor.
Junior standing.

HEBR 388 Language House Colloquium(1) P r e r e q u i s i t e :
Residence in Language House. Repeatable to 8 credits. For
students residing in the Language House Immersion Program.
Focuses on the development of skills in the target language
and acquiring the cultural knowledge of the countries that
speak the target language.

HEBR 498 Special Topics in Hebrew (3). Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

HEBR 499 Independent Study in Hebrew (1–3). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. Independent study under faculty supervision.

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