Sara Hascal
Degrees
Lesley College, M.A.Hebrew College, M.A.
Tel-Aviv University, B.H.L.
Tel-Aviv University of Ramat Aviv, Cert.
Expertise
Theories and methodologies in second language acquisition.Hebrew language, Israeli culture and Israeli Theater
Israeli Theater and Drama as a pedagogy tool in Second language learning
Profile
Sara Hascal is the director of the Hebrew program at Brandeis Univ. She is teaching at Brandeis since 1985 Where she teaches Hebrew language skills, creative reading and writing courses and Israeli theater for performance. She developed Hebrew courses which treat the subject matter through the traditions, history, politics, arts and cultural aspects of Israel. Her publications and presentations include topics such as integrating language skills and culture through content-based instruction, reading and writing strategies and integrating Hebrew Literature curriculum and literacy for family educators in Jewish institutions. Along with her colleagues, Hascal published “Brandeis Modern Hebrew,” which has become the standard college Hebrew textbook in the United States. Sara is involved in advising students, training new Hebrew faculty, and involved in departmental duties at Brandeis. She is a doctoral candidate in modern languages at Middlebury College. Her current research focuses on the effect of using authentic plays and drama as a pedagogy tool in a second language classroom.Courses Taught
| HBRW | 121b | Let's converse in Hebrew: Life Challenges of an Israeli Family through a TV Series |
| HBRW | 123a | Creative Reading and Writing in Hebrew I |
| HBRW | 124a | Hebrew for Business, Doing Business in Start-Up Nation |
| HBRW | 144a | Hebrew through Plays and Drama |
| HBRW | 146a | The Voices of Jerusalem |
| HBRW | 162b | Translation Practice and Theory |
| HBRW | 164b | Israeli Theater |
| HBRW | 167b | The Sleeping Beauty: The Revival of Modern Hebrew |
Awards and Honors
Leah Hurwich Prize for excellence in the field of education (1987)
Robert A. Carpenter Scholarship for a distinguished Hebrew College student (1987)
recognition for 36 years of service (1984)