Hebrew
- HEB 101: Elementary Hebrew IThis course is designed for students with little or no previous exposure to modern Hebrew. Over the fall semester, students will become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, and acquire rudimentary skills in reading, writing, speaking and comprehending modern Hebrew. By the end of the semester, students will be able to read short texts, construct normative sentences, and conduct simple conversations. In addition, a wide range of audiovisual materials will provide the students with an immersive environment, contextualize their knowledge of the language, and help them gain an understanding of life and culture in Israel.
- HEB 105: Intermediate Hebrew IThis course is designed for students who have completed basic modern Hebrew language courses, and aims at further developing reading, writing, speaking and comprehending skills. Emphasis will be placed on grammar and syntax, on conversational skills, and on creative writing. By the end of the Fall term students will be able to read and analyze literary texts, respond to and discuss contemporary media contents (films, journal and newspaper articles, blogs), to give class presentations and write short essays.
- HEB 330: Israeli Media: News, Podcasts, Sitcoms, and MoreThe course "Israeli Media: News, Podcasts, Sitcoms, and More" (HEB 330) - taught entirely in Hebrew - focuses on various forms of Israeli media available through the internet. Discussion in class will focus on news outlets, on various shows and sitcoms, and on other forms of media (Podcasts, Vlogs, Social Media). The goal of the course is to compel students to interact with the Hebrew language (style and grammar) that is used today in Israeli media. Topics covered in the course will focus on current events, day-to-day issues and concerns of Israelis, and forms of entertainment.