Hebrew III: Topics in Hebrew Literature (216-2-1)
Instructors
Hanna Tzuker Seltzer
847/467-5684
Crowe 5-159
Office Hours: Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm, or by appt.
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
The topic of this class is Parents and Children in Israeli Society. In this class we will dive into the universal topic of relationships between parents and children as it is reflected in Israeli society. We will examine this topic through the lens of various genres, such as short stories, blogs, films, parental guides and TV shows, and we will even taste a bit of creative writing. As we discuss the complexities and dilemmas of the relationships we encounter and ask ourselves if there is something like "Israeli parenthood" or "Israeli childhood", we will also pay close attention to the varied language levels and styles, grammar structures and vocabulary.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisite: Hebrew 121-3 or instructor's consent.
Learning Objectives
When finishing this class, students will be able to use a specific vocabulary pertaining to family and feelings. Students will improve their speaking and writing skills in Hebrew, and they will obtain new grammar structures that were introduced to them throughout the course. Additionally, students will expand their knowledge of popular Israeli culture as they will be working with authentic and recent Israeli cultural materials.
Teaching Method
This is an interactive, reading and discussion-based class which requires daily guided work as well as independent research. The course material is presented online in a multisensory way through texts, pictures, graphics, audio and video sequences.
Evaluation Method
Students will be evaluated on their class participation, preparation for class (completion of assignments given at the end of classes as a basis to the next class), presentations, and final project (in lieu of final exam).
Class Materials (Required)
The materials will be provided by the instructor.
Class Notes
The materials and discussions will be in Hebrew, and the level of the course is intermediate high to advanced love (on the ACTFL scale).
Class Attributes
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area