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Fall 2024  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (17799)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Delivery Mode
Freshman Full Year Registration
Online Course
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Fri
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (2 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Notes:
This course is a combination of 4 synchronous online classes (M-Th) and one asynchronous online class on Friday.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17799/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2023  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (18135)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Delivery Mode
Freshman Full Year Registration
Online Course
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
Enrollment Status:
Open (14 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18135/1239
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2022  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (18684)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Delivery Mode
Freshman Full Year Registration
Online Course
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (14 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18684/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2021  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (19801)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (13 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19801/1219
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2020  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (14466)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Online Course
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (18 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Notes:
This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/14466/1209
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Spring 2020  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (66681)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Online Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020
Mon 07:00PM - 08:00PM
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
Enrollment Status:
Open (23 of 25 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Notes:
Class will meet live once a week with Prof Schneller using Zoom - a secure video communication service.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66681/1203
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2019  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (17820)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Folwell Hall 121
Enrollment Status:
Open (20 of 22 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17820/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2018  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (18079)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 355
Enrollment Status:
Open (20 of 22 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18079/1189
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2017  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (15015)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 355
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/15015/1179
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2016  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (15216)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Folwell Hall 122
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/15216/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2015  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (14670)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Appleby Hall 219
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/14670/1159
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2014  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (14952)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Delivery Medium
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 325
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies, or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading/writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/14952/1149
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

Fall 2013  |  HEBR 1001 Section 001: Beginning Hebrew I (20790)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Delivery Medium
Freshman Full Year Registration
Meets With:
HEBR 4001 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Nicholson Hall 335
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
For beginners whose goal is biblical or post-biblical Jewish studies, or modern Israeli Hebrew. Leads to speaking, listening comprehension, and reading/writing Hebrew. Emphasizes communication proficiency. Cultural materials are incorporated.
Class Description:
Modern Israeli Hebrew seeks to serve several kinds of students. Typically, students in this course present a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, which include Jewish, or Israeli cultural studies, archaeology, linguistics, travel or work in Israel, and biblical studies. This is a course for complete beginners. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with stress on proficiency in communication. Cultural materials are incorporated. The course serves as a good base for subsequent work in biblical Hebrew. The difference between this course and Hebr 1104, Biblical Hebrew, is that this course has a spoken, conversation component and prepares students to read texts without the diacritic marks. (This reading skill is necessary for those interested in reading Hebrew journal articles and post-biblical Hebrew commentaries.) The pronunciation of Hebrew taught will be the same in both courses.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
25% Quizzes
10% Class Participation
Exam Format:
multiple choice and essay
Class Format:
50% Lecture
50% Discussion audio/video tapes, games, activities
Workload:
5-10 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: 1-2 hours homework per day to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20790/1139
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 September 2007

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