Hebrew II (121-2-20)
Instructors
Hanna Tzuker Seltzer
847/467-5684
Crowe 5-159
Office Hours: Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm, or by appt.
Meeting Info
University Library 4770: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 12:10PM
Overview of class
Second-Year Hebrew is a three-quarter sequence which will cover comprehensive grammar explanations and examples as well as cultural themes. The purpose of this course is to enlarge the students' vocabulary, and to reinforce and expand their knowledge of Hebrew grammar, as well as to deepen their knowledge of Israeli culture. Class will consist of interactive exercises for the intermediate learner, readings in a level-appropriate difficulty with more information of Israeli daily life and reality, and listening in the form of songs and clips in Hebrew.
During Hebrew 121-2, students will expand their vocabulary and will practice the words already familiar from the previous year. We will continue learning more binyanim of the past tense. Students will also learn conjugations or basic prepositions they were introduced to last year. We will also learn the body parts, colors and more useful concepts, and we will integrate this knowledge into exploration of Israeli artworks. The readings will be in a level-appropriate difficulty with more information on Israeli daily life and reality.
Registration Requirements
Hebrew 121-1 or equivalent; or instructor consent.
Learning Objectives
At the end of Second-Year, students will be able to speak about themselves, family members and friends, their studies, trips, wants and desires, etc. Students will be able to read and comprehend basic authentic texts and write simple texts with increased accuracy. After completing Second-Year, students will be able to take Third-Year classes to deepen their cultural knowledge of Hebrew and its natural sphere, Israel.
Teaching Method
The lessons will center around the reading and discussion of texts and dialogues and include interactive group work. Homework assignments will emphasize written exercises, compositions and preparation for oral presentations in class as well as oral interviews at the end of the quarters.
Evaluation Method
The grade will be based on participation, homework and preparedness for class, several cultural events, attendance, four quizzes given throughout the quarter, and an oral presentation in class or an oral interview.
Class Materials (Required)
Hebrew From Scratch Part 1 (in Hebrew: Ivrit Min Ha-Hatchala Ha-Chadash Alef)
Written by: Shlomit Chayat, Sarah Israeli, Hila Kobliner
Printed by Akademon Press through Magnes Press, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-0840008497
ISBN-10:084000849X
Please note that the required text has a blue and yellow cover, and students should NOT use the older version which has a green and yellow cover.
Class Notes
This class is taught in Hebrew. Daily homework and occasional presentations are an integral part of class in order to maximize students' successful learning.