Courses for the MInor
Courses Offered 2012-13
(For detailed descriptions of these courses, see the departments offering the respective course. For courses in Hebrew, scroll down. Note: HEBR 101 Beginning Classical Hebrew will be offered during Winter Term 2013)
Fall
INTL 0343 State and Society in Contemporary Israel
RELI 0160 The Jewish Tradition (Fall)
RELI 0280 Hebrew Bible / Old Testament
Winter
HEBR 0101 Introduction to Classical Hebrew I
RELI 1030 Jews and the Russian Empire in Crisis
Spring
GEOG 0419 Seminar in Historical Geography: Geographies of the Holocaust
HEBR 0102 Introduction to Classical Hebrew II
HIST 0257 The Holocaust
ITAL 0352 Cinema e Letteratura del Novecento: Rappresentazioni dell'Olocausto
RELI 0180 Introduction to Biblical Literature
RELI 0362 Zionism: Ideas and Realities
Courses in Hebrew
Courses offered in the past four years.
▲ indicates offered in the current term
▹ indicates offered in the upcoming term[s]
HEBM 0101 - Introduction Modern Hebrew I ▲
Introductory Modern Hebrew I
In this course students will become acquainted with the basic grammatical and formal concepts necessary for the comprehension of the Modern Hebrew language. We will focus on the fundamentals of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a particular emphasis placed on the acquisition of conversational ability. We will also make use of audiovisual, situational, and cultural exercises, and give attention to the elements of Classical form and style that provided a foundation for Modern Hebrew, which was revived as a vernacular in the late 19th century. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required. 6 hrs.
Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013
HEBM 0102 - Intro Modern Hebrew II
Introductory Modern Hebrew II
This course is an intensive continuation of Modern Hebrew 0101. Students will expand their knowledge of Hebrew grammar and vocabulary, will increase their proficiency in oral communication, and will study selections of both audio and visual media related to modern-day Israel. (HEBM 0101 or equivalent) 10 hrs. lect.
Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013
HEBM 0103 - Intro Modern Hebrew III ▹
Introductory Modern Hebrew III
This course is a continuation of Modern Hebrew 0102 which will be offered during winter term. Students will further develop their skills in written and oral communication, and will expand their knowledge of the cultures of modern Israel through both audio and visual media. (HEBM 0102 or equivalent) 5 hrs. lect.
Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014
HEBM 0201 - Intermediate Modern Hebrew I ▲
Intermediate Modern Hebrew I
This course is a continuation of HEBM 0103. Using authentic audio and visual materials, we will place emphasis on developing the skills required for intermediate-level written and communicative competence. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the forms and style of Classical Hebrew, both of which are necessary for formal composition, interaction, and reading comprehension in Modern Hebrew. (HEBM 0103 or equivalent) 5 hrs. lect/disc
Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013
HEBM 0202 - Intermediate Modern Hebrew II ▹
Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
This is the fifth in the sequence of Modern Hebrew courses that focus on the acquisition of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. This course will further increase the students' fluency in spoken Hebrew, as well as their facility in reading authentic texts dealing with both secular and religious Jewish cultures, the literature of modern-day Israel, Israeli history, and current events. By the end of the semester, students should attain the level of educated, non-native speakers of Modern Hebrew, in terms of knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, composition, and communicative competence. (HEBM 0201 or equivalent) 5 hrs. lect/disc.
Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014
HEBM 0220 - Modern Hebrew Culture & Trans
Modern Hebrew Culture in Translation
This course serves as an introduction to the diverse genres and movements of cultural production in Hebrew, covering roughly the last one hundred years. We will explore a broad selection of poetry, fiction, film, music, and theatre originally intended for Hebrew-speaking audiences, including works composed in Israel (or pre-1948, from British-mandated Palestine) and elsewhere. In translation, we will study works by Yehuda Amichai, Maya Arad, H.N. Bialik, Sayed Kashua, Etgar Keret, Atallah Mansour, Amos Oz, Dalia Ravikovitch, Anton Shammas, A.B. Yehoshua, and others. Particular emphasis will be placed on the themes of modernity, political expression, and aesthetics. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Spring 2009, Spring 2011
HEBM 0500 - Independent Project ▲ ▹
Independent Project
(Approval Required)
Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
HEBR 0101 - Beginning Classical Hebrew I
Beginning Classical Hebrew I
The goal of the Hebrew sequence is to develop students' ability to read the Jewish Bible (Old Testament) and later Hebrew literature. An introduction to classical Hebrew, this course presupposes nothing, begins with mastery of the Hebrew alphabet, and leads students through the noun and the basic structure of the Hebrew verbal system. By the end of the course, students will be reading and translating brief biblical narratives with the use of a lexicon.
Winter 2010, Winter 2013
HEBR 0102 - Beginning Classical Hebrew II
Beginning Classical Hebrew II
This course continues the introductory sequence (HEBR 0101) offered in Winter Term and will conclude by reading a single biblical text such as Jonah or Ruth in its entirety. Selections of biblical poetry and narrative will be read throughout the semester. 3 hrs. lect.
Spring 2010, Spring 2013
HEBR 0202 - Intermediate Hebrew: Classical
Intermediate Hebrew: Classical
Readings from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and selections from post-biblical Hebrew literature. (formerly CLAS 0206)
Spring 2009
HEBR 0402 - Adv Rdgs Classical Hebrew II
Advanced Readings in Classical Hebrew II
Readings in major texts from the Hebrew Bible and post-biblical Hebrew literature. (formerly CLAS 0406) 3 hrs lect.
Spring 2009