Hebrew Language Program
| Course Descriptions
Hebrew 100 (one hour per week) has no prerequisites, and may
be taken alone by those interested just in learning to read, or for extra
help with
the alphabet and reading by those taking (or planning to take) Hebrew 101.
It teaches the Hebrew alphabet and vowels, along with an introduction to reading
comprehension of ordinary texts (i.e. those without vowels); innovations include
word-pictures as for “six”, to teach sight-word recognition and
provide a context for letter learning.
Hebrew 101 (three hours per week) also has no
prerequisites, teaching
both speaking and reading. All students acquire basic speaking ability: the
ability to speak CONFIDENTLY, CONTINUOUSLY, CREATIVELY, AND COMPREHENSIBLY
on a simple level.
Hebrew 200 (one hour per week) has the prerequisite of Hebrew 100
or knowledge of the alphabet. It teaches vocabulary and word-analysis: Not
only prefixes and suffixes for reading, but also roots, using the innovative ‘key-letter
system’.
Hebrew 102 (three hours per week; prerequisite: Hebrew 101 or
equivalent) teaches both speaking and reading on “high elementary
level.”
Hebrew 201 (four hours per week; prerequisite: Hebrew 102 and
Hebrew 200 or equivalent) teaches both speaking and reading on “intermediate
level”, which includes discussing intellectual topics, and reading material
with serious content.
Hebrew 330 (three hours per week, given irregularly; prerequisite:
Hebrew 201 or equivalent) teaches advanced reading (and some speaking).
Hebrew 470 (one credit-hour) and 471 (to be introduced, three
credit-hours), taught in English. Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) is taught,
focusing on its basic
concepts and implications, and making a general connection with the ‘key-letter
system’ taught in Hebrew courses.
Hebrew 499 (1, 2, or 3 hours): Individual study. Any subject within the field
of Hebrew, including language, and also literature and philosophy (in Hebrew
or in translation), can be studied individually.
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