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2012 - 2013

Minor in Modern Hebrew (22–30 hours*)

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Program Requirements

  1. Complete the following prerequisites:

  2. Complete the following:

  3. Complete four hours from among the following:
      HEB 132 : First-Year Biblical Hebrew. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      HEB 132 : First-Year Biblical Hebrew. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Winter; Summer
      DESCRIPTION: Old Testament Hebrew. Provides foundation in grammar and vocabulary; reading Hebrew prose texts in Bible.

      Course Outcomes


      HEB 302 : Third-Year Modern Hebrew 2. (4:4:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      HEB 302 : Third-Year Modern Hebrew 2. (4:4:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Winter
      PREREQUISITE: Heb 301 or equivalent.
      DESCRIPTION: Advanced modern Hebrew as spoken in Israel today.

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      HEB 312 : Hebrew Media. (2-4:Arr:Arr)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:On Demand
      PREREQUISITE: HEB 101 & HEB 102
      DESCRIPTION: Emphasizes reading, aural comprehension, and speaking Hebrew. Includes newspaper reading, listening to local news on radio and television, and in-class discussion of current events.
      NOTE: Heb 312 (Hebrew Media), Heb 313, Heb 411R (Advanced Conversation), and Heb 421 are offered in the intensive modern Hebrew program. Arab 312 (Arabic Media) and 411R (Advanced Conversation) are offered in the intensive modern Arabic program. The intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs are offered alternate years during the winter programs only.

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      HEB 411R : Advanced Conversation. (1-4:4:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      HEB 411R : Advanced Conversation. (1-4:4:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PREREQUISITE: Heb 311R or equivalent.
      DESCRIPTION: Emphasizes conversation in everyday situations. Students role play various situations in class and then apply their learning in Jerusalem.
      NOTE: Heb 312 (Hebrew Media), Heb 313, Heb 411R (Advanced Conversation), and Heb 421 are offered in the intensive modern Hebrew program. Arab 312 (Arabic Media) and 411 (Advanced Conversation) are offered in the intensive modern Arabic program. The intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs are offered alternate years during the winter program only.

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*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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