Hebrew Courses

Hebrew 10a - Beginning Hebrew

Esther Shorr - M,W,Th 10:10-11:00 AM & T 10:00-10:50 AM

For students with no previous knowledge and those with a minimal background. Intensive training in the basics of Hebrew grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. 

HBRW 19a, Beginning Hebrew: Honors

Not offered Fall 2023

A beginner course for those students with some previous exposure to Hebrew. Builds upon the initial exposure, continuing to teach the basics of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing. Usually offered every fall. Four class hours per week with additional half an hour to practice speaking skills. 

HBRW 20b, Intermediate Hebrew

Esther Shorr - M,W,Th 1:20-2:10 PM, T 12:45-1:35 PM

Continuation of HBRW 10a, employing the same methods. Intensive training in Hebrew grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: HBRW 10a or the equivalent as determined by placement examination. 

HBRW 34a, Intermediate Hebrew II: Aspects of Israeli Culture

Guy Antebi - M,W,Th 10:10-11:00 AM, T 10:00-10:50 AM

Continuation of HBRW 20b. A beginner- intermediate level course that helps students strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Contemporary cultural aspects will be stressed and a variety of materials will be used. Prerequisite: Any 20-level Hebrew course or the equivalent as determined by placement examination. 

HBRW 35a, Conversation and Writing Skills for Heritage Learners

Not offered Fall 2023

A beginner-intermediate level course designed to improve the reading, writing, and linguistic skills of students who have been raised in a Hebrew speaking environment. Prerequisite: HBRW 20b or the equivalent as determined by placement examination. Four class hours per week with additional half an hour to practice speaking skills. Usually offered every year in the fall.

HBRW 41a, Intensive Conversations about Israeli Culture

Guy Antebi - M,W,Th 1:20 - 2:10 PM, T 12:45-1:35 PM

An Advanced Intermediate Hebrew course for students who have acquired an intermediate level of Hebrew and who wish to develop greater fluency in conversation with emphasis on aspects of Israeli Culture. Four class hours per week with additional half an hour to practice speaking skills. Usually offered every second year. Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course or the equivalent. 

HBRW 44b, Advanced Intermediate Hebrew: Israeli Culture and Media

Not offered Fall 2023

Reinforces the acquired skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Contemporary cultural aspects are stressed; conversational Hebrew and reading of selections from modern literature. Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course or the equivalent.

HBRW 121a, Let's Converse in Hebrew: Life Challenges of an Israeli Family Through a TV Series

Not offered Fall 2023

HBRW 121b, Life Challenges of an Israeli Family through a TV Series

Not offered Fall 2023

HBRW 124a, Hebrew for Business: Doing Business in a Start-up Nation

Not offered Fall 2023

HBRW 144a, Plays and Drama in Israeli Society

Sara Hascal: M,W 4:05 - 5:25 PM

HBRW 146a, The Voices of Jerusalem

Not offered Fall 2023

For advanced-intermediate students who wish to enhance their language proficiency and work toward improving fluency and communication through analysis of selected materials covering literature, poetry, history, politics, and art that depict the unique tradition and culture of Jerusalem. Usually offered every fall. Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course or permission of the instructor. Professor Sara Hascal

HBRW 152b, Arabic-Speaking Communities in Israel

Not offered Fall 2023

Examines the cultures and institutions of ethnic minorities in Israel. By examining and discussing the cultural characteristics and political activism of non-Jewish communities in Israel, this course exposes students to various faces of Israeli society, and to its multi-ethnic and multi-cultural identity. Prerequisite: Any 30-level Hebrew course or permission of the instructor.

HBRW 161b, What's Up in Israel Today? Diverse Perspectives in Film and Media

Sara Hascal: M,W 2:30 - 3:50 PM

HBRW 164b, Israeli Theater

Not Offered Fall 2023

HBRW 167b, The Sleeping Beauty: The Revival of Modern Hebrew

Not Offered Fall 2023

HBRW 170a, Take One: Israeli Cinema

Not Offered Fall 2023