Beginners Hebrew A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Total time commitment 96 hours

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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.

• 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.

Short written exerecises (due mid semester and late semester) 30%, ongoing vocabularly tests 10%, oral exercises (5 minutes in examination period) 10% and a two hour examination (equivalent of 2000 words) 50% (in examination period).

Hurdle requirement: class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 75% of classes without an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted last without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Materials will be given in class.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• 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.