11 courses with the subject HEBR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HEBR 1010Introduction to Modern Hebrew I4
Effective Date 03/01/2009 An introduction to the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and writing system of modern Israeli Hebrew. By the end of this sequence students have mastered the core grammatical principles of Hebrew, along with a basic vocabulary of 1000 words, and they are able to read and understand simple texts and carry out simple conversation. Includes material on Israeli culture, history, and politics.
Effective Date 08/01/2024 First half of a year-long introduction to biblical Hebrew, using an innovative language-learning approach. Through communicative activities in an immersive environment, students acquire oral and aural capacities naturally, in Hebrew. These capacities enable students to internalize the language and thus achieve the overall course goal: read simple biblical Hebrew prose with immediate comprehension. No prerequisites.
Effective Date 08/01/2024 Second half of a year-long introduction to biblical Hebrew, using an innovative language-learning approach. Through communicative activities in an immersive environment, students acquire oral and aural capacities naturally, internalize the language, and efficiently develop the ability to read biblical Hebrew prose with immediate comprehension. Students read the prose portions of the Book of Jonah and master basic Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
HEBR/RELJ 1410 or the equivalent. Requisites Must have completed RELJ 1410 or HEBR 1410 Credits: 3
HEBR 2010Intermediate Modern Hebrew4
Effective Date 03/01/2009 Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of grammar, with special attention to verb conjugation, noun declension, and syntactic structure, and their occurrence in texts which deal with modern Israeli culture and values. These texts, which include excerpts from newspapers and fiction, introduce 600 new words and expose the learner to political and other issues of modern Israel.
HEBR 1020 with grade of C or above, or instructor permission. Credits: 4
HEBR 2410Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I3
Effective Date 08/01/2024 Readings in the prose narratives of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Attention to issues of translation and interpretation.
HEBR/RELJ 1420 or the equivalent Requisites Must have completed RELJ 1420 or HEBR 1420 Credits: 3
HEBR 2420Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II3
Effective Date 08/01/2024 Readings in the poetry of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and poetics. Attention to issues of translation and interpretation.
HEBR/RELJ 2410 or the equivalent Requisites Must have completed RELJ 2410 or HEBR 2410 Credits: 3
HEBR 3010Advanced Modern Hebrew I3
Effective Date 03/01/2009 This course focuses on the conjugation of weak, or hollow verbs, and the passive of all conjugations. It also continues the study of subordinate clauses with special attention to adverbial clauses and their use. Texts for the course, which form the basis for class discussion in Hebrew and exercises in Hebrew composition, are drawn from various genres.
