HEB-101 RISHON IVRITH - First Hebrew

Fall Term, 2006

14.10.2006 08:22 MST

• 3 cr.
  • Fulfills (with HEB-102), Core in foreign language, ENG foreign language requirement; recommended elective for religious studies majors, general elective
  • Prerequisite: None
• Professors: Taylor
• Meeting times:
  • 2 clock hrs/week -
  • Qol Israel programs:
• Location: DRP and as announced

SCHEDULE (below)
(continuously updated program of the course: activities, assignments, topics)

DESCRIPTION

This is the most basic course in Hebrew language, Modern with Medieval footnotes, and a follow on of intrdoduction to the classical language. We will engage in primitive conversation (shalom, mashalomeka, bbaqsha, todah, lhithraoth). We will cover common the alphabet (cursive to write; square script to read) noun forms, the simple verb forms, and simple sentence structure. We will also pick up as much of the Milon Ivrith vocabulary as we can memorize. By the end of the term, everyone should be able to do the easier biblical readings, some simple modern texts, and ask where the watercloset is. Internet radio and MP3 exercises stand in for Lab time in this course. Classes will consist of intensive exercises on vocabulary and grammar.

PURPOSE
(objectives of the course)

Our purpose is to develop a solid foundation in the basics of Hebrew language, so to be able to move on to more complex elements of the language and some serious reading in HBW 102.

PERFORMANCE
(to demonstrate and advance learning, find and verify outcomes in relations to objectives)

In and out of class, written and oral exercises will demonstrate progress and skill in the language. In class: lots of drilling on

• reading
• writing
• vocabulary
• forms

FEEDBACK
(for assessment of progress and of learning, to see if outcomes are in line with objectives;
all course activities call for feedback marking progress in learning)

• Feedback sheets:
  • download for student work (html - if you just want to look at it) (web-fillable form available here)
  • download for teacher work (html - if you just want to look at it) (web-fillable form available here)
• Grading
  • See Grade Standards Sheet
    • Professor, students and outside assessors will judge the quality of work in the cours based on progress twoard the objectives.
    • Standards within objectives relate to specific assignments and activities.
    • During the term, students and professor will consult about progress toward each objective

UGF REGULATIONS ON PLAGIARISM AND OTHER APPROACHES TO CHEATING ARE IN EFFECT AS RELEVANT IN THIS COUSE

READING LIST
(the more you read, the more you learn)

• Chaim Rosen. Introduction to Modern Hebrew, with a basic introduction to the classical language.