In particular, we will be concerned with the complex social, linguistic, and political dynamics engendered by the gradual emergence of Jews into Germany's cultural sphere. Knowledge of German is not required. Students with command of German, however, will be encouraged to pursue work in German sources. This course develops the students' acquaintance with the fundamental principals of the Hebrew language. Comprehension is cultivated by the use of textbook, audio visual exercises, computer practice, and by studying Israeli movies.
Competence is exercised by means of dialogues and skits in class.
In this course students continue to aquifer the fundamental principles of the Hebrew language. While it is designed to develop competence in all four language skills, emphasis shifts from grammar to the expansion of communicative skills. Students read and discuss stories and articles from newspapers, watch Israeli TV programs and listen to Israeli guest lectures. This course is designed for students who have mastered the fundamental principals of the Hebrew language. It develops competence through reading of Hebrew fiction in simplified Hebrew, through the study of Israeli newspapers, and by examining news and other programs from Israeli television as well as Israeli movies.