Hebrew 1B

Subject 183-221 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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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: HEBR10001 (Hebrew Beginners Language and Culture A) or permission of the subject co-ordinator.
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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Dvir Abramovich

Contact

Dvir Abramovich

dvir@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: In this subject, students revise the basic elements covered in semester one, continue with word formation, reading, writing and simple conversation. Students are introduced to more complex grammar and syntax as well as an historical perspective of the language. On completion, students 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 exercises 30% and oral tests 30% throughout the semester, and a two hour exam at the end of semester 40%.
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available at the beginning of semester
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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 inter-personal 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 109-002 and 109-129, and as 183-112 Hebrew 1B. Students who have completed 109-002/129 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

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