HEBRAIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Course objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.

Channel 1
FABRIZIO LELLI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Introduction to the biblical and contemporary Hebrew language. The alphabet; elements of morphology; rudiments of syntax. Reading and translation of selections of vocalized Jewish songs. Conversation exercises in standard Israeli Hebrew. What is Judaism. Characteristic aspects of Jewish culture. History of Jewish culture compared with other cultures. Notes on Jewish literature from antiquity to today.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite
Books
Berg, N.E. - Sokoloff N.B. (eds.) 2020. Since 1948. Israeli Literature in the Making, Albany NY, State University of New York Press. Freedmann-Cohen, G. - Shoval, C. 2011. Easing into Modern Hebrew Grammar, vol. 1, Jerusalem, Magnes Press. Neusner, J. - Avery Peck A.J. (eds.) 2004. The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism, New York - London, Routledge. Saenz-Badillos, A. 1993. A History of the Hebrew Language, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Additional materials will be handed out in class or uploaded on Classroom.
Frequency
Class attendance
Exam mode
Oral exam
Bibliography
Berg, N.E. - Sokoloff N.B. (eds.) 2020. Since 1948. Israeli Literature in the Making, Albany NY, State University of New York Press. Freedmann-Cohen, G. - Shoval, C. 2011. Easing into Modern Hebrew Grammar, vol. 1, Jerusalem, Magnes Press. Neusner, J. - Avery Peck A.J. (eds.) 2004. The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism, New York - London, Routledge. Saenz-Badillos, A. 1993. A History of the Hebrew Language, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Additional materials will be handed out in class or uploaded on Classroom.
Lesson mode
Class lessons with use of audiovisual materials. Class discussions on materials handed out. Possible interaction with Hebrew native guest teachers.
  • Lesson code1025274
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseHistory, Anthropology, Religions
  • CurriculumStoria moderna e contemporanea
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDL-OR/08
  • CFU6