History, Anthropology, Religions

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.

No prerequisite

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.

Class attendance

Oral exam

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.

Class lessons with use of audiovisual materials. Class discussions on materials handed out. Possible interaction with Hebrew native guest teachers.

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.

No prerequisite

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.

Class attendance

Oral exam

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.

Class lessons with use of audiovisual materials. Class discussions on materials handed out. Possible interaction with Hebrew native guest teachers.