HEBRAIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I
Course objectives
In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of Hebrew Language and Literature, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way. In particular, the course aims at providing students with knowledge of Hebrew language aimed at the reading of texts, and notions of Hebrew literature.
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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.
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 code1025570
- Academic year2025/2026
- CoursePhilology, literatures and history of the ancient world
- CurriculumStorico e medievistico
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDL-OR/08
- CFU6