Hebrew 1A

Subject 183-220 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 4 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Contact

Dvir Abramovich

dvir@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This subject covers the basic word formation and syntax of Modern Hebrew, as well as reading, writing and simple conversation. Students should also gain an historical perspective of the language. Students who complete the subject should have a sufficient grasp of Modern Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and syntax to be able to read simpler modern texts; and an ability to conduct basic conversation and write short assignments.
Objectives:
  • a sufficient grasp of modern Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and syntax to be able to read simpler modern texts;
  • an ability to conduct basic conversation and write short assignments.
Assessment: Written and oral exercises throughout semester 50% and a two hour exam 50% at the end of semester.
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available at the beginning of semester
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:
  • have the knowledge of how to acquire a foreign language significantly different from English;
  • have the ability to express thoughts in a way not usual to English speakers;
  • have the ability to organise and memorise essential information;
  • have intercultural awareness and sensitivity;
  • have interpersonal oral and written communication skills;
  • have a respect for truth and intellectual integrity;
  • have highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills.
Notes: Formerly available as 109-001 and 109-128, and as 183-111 Hebrew 1A. Students who have completed 109-001/128 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students commencing a major in Hebrew studies with this subject must also complete 183-130 (Intro to Israeli Culture Through Film) at level one.

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