The final grade is based on all exams and quizzes, class participatio and, homework. This course is the first in the Hebrew first year sequence. Hebrew 201 is a continuation of Hebrew 102 on a more advanced level. At the beginning of the course there is an in-depth review of the verb system. The vocabulary and texts introduced in this course are more sophisticated than the material of the first year.
Much emphasis is placed on speaking and creative writing.
The course is a good preparation for students planing to study on a college level in Israel. It is open to students who have completed Hebrew 102, or the equivalent. The course may be used to satisfy the requirements for majors in Middle Eastern Studies, minor in Hebrew. The course continues to develop skills acquired in first and second year courses and concentrates on more complicated grammatical forms, written and oral expressions, comprehension and advanced texts, as well as exposure to Israeli culture. There will be several short examinations during the term and a final paper.