University Catalog: 2008-09

Think. Learn. Succeed.

Hebrew (HEBR)

Modern and Classical Languages

101 Elementary Hebrew I (3:3:1) Designed for students with no knowledge of Hebrew. Introduction including grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Lab work required.

102 Elementary Hebrew II (3:3:1) Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or equivalent. Continuation of HEBR 101. Lab work required.

150 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (3:0:0) Introduces basic vocabulary, grammar, and development of reading skills with introduction to religion and culture of ancient Israel that produced the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.

160 Readings in Biblical Hebrew (3:3:0) Prerequisite: HEBR 150 or equivalent. Continuation of HEBR 150 to increase students’ proficiency in vocabulary and understanding of morphology and syntax. Selected passages from Hebrew Bible read; students introduced to text formation and analysis.

201 Intermediate Hebrew I (3:3:1) Prerequisite: HEBR 102 or equivalent. Further development of skills acquired in HEBR 101 and 102, including grammar, oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Lab work required.

202 Intermediate Hebrew II (3:3:1) Prerequisite: HEBR 201 or equivalent. Continuation of HEBR 201. Lab work required.