HEB - Hebrew Course Descriptions
Before taking courses for the majors, minors, and concentrations in the Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures Department (CMLL), students who declare or intend to declare majors, minors and/or concentrations in CMLL must complete the appropriate Foundational Language Sequence(s), which are numbered 123, 124 and 226.
Students with demonstrated language proficiency may be exempted from some or all Foundational Language Sequence Courses (but without receiving credit for them). See department for proper placement.
An introductory course emphasizing conversational and written Hebrew in the modern idiom. Basic speech patterns, grammar, syntax and vocabulary through drill and conversation and language in class and at the Language Media Center.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A continuation of HEB 12300 emphasizing conversational and written Hebrew in the modern idiom. Basic speech patterns, grammar, syntax and vocabulary through drill, conversation in class and at the Language Media Center.
4hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A one-semester Hebrew course at the intermediate level. This course will review Hebrew grammar, enhance vocabulary, and will include readings in classical as well as contemporary Hebrew literature. Further goals of this course will be to develop speaking and writing skills through classroom activities as well as through multimedia and Internet.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
Approval of Dean and Departmental Honors Supervisor required. Apply in NA 5/225 no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term.
Approval of Department required before registration.
Including: The Bible and Archaeology; Bible, Law and Society; The Bible in Light of Ancient Near Eastern Texts; The Dead Sea Scrolls; Messianism; Biblical Themes in Art and Literature; The Bible and Its Commentaries; Comparative Religions; Jewish Law and Lore; Biblical and Classical Foundations of Modern Legal and Bio-ethical Issues. For other offerings, please consult the Department.
Credits
variable cr., 1-3.
Variable 1-3 hr./wk.