One hundred years of Jewish American writing in fiction, autobiography, poetry, drama, and non- fictional prose. The immigrant experience, American philosemitism and antisemitism, the Holocaust and after, the New York intellectuals, Jewish feminism, and the patriarchal tradition. An active presentation of Hebrew as it is spoken and written today. Comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills are stressed. Further development of skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of modern Hebrew.
Texts range from Israeli newspaper items to selections from classical materials.
Hebr 103 - Modern Hebrew Nonfiction Directed readings in humanities and social sciences. Development of linguistic skills necessary for independent research. May be repeated for credit. Hebr 104 - Modern Hebrew Fiction Directed readings in humanities and social sciences. Development of linguistic skills necessary for independent research.