HEBR 501Hebrew I

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Hebrew 501 is the first semester of Modern Hebrew. The course is designed only for students with very little or no previous experience in the language. It offers a communicative introduction to Modern Hebrew language and its culture. It emphasizes all facets of the language: comprehension, speech, reading, grammar and writing. The focus of instruction is on enabling students to develop basic vocabulary and communicative skills in Modern Hebrew centering on the students' immediate surroundings and simple daily activities. By the end of the course students will be able to read and write short stories, voice their opinion, converse and use basic grammar. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: None