HEBR 211
Fall 2009
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01
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| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies |
This seminar will survey contemporary Hebrew poetry, prose, plays, and films with emphasis on aspects of sociohistorical issues and the ways in which modern Hebrew literature enriches and brings deeper understanding of collective Jewish experiences and detects and shapes the reality of modern Israel. This course will seek to increase the fluency and complexity of the students' expression and comprehension and generate a greater appreciation of the uniqueness of the language. Literary scholars' visits will be incorporated into the curriculum. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Speaking: This seminar relies heavily on student's oral participation through interpretation and to analyze literary texts.
Writing: Students write several papers as part of the course requirement.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: HEBR202 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ARHA)(CJST-MN)(MEST-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ora Mayrose, A TASTE OF HEBREW LITERATURE and various handouts given by the instructor.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Projects relating to Israeli films, presentation of literary text, two tests, and weekly written assignments. Regular participation in class discussions as well as participation in literary and cultural presentations by Israeli scholars is required. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
HEBR202 is a prerequisite. If students have not taken HEBR202 and have the equivalent knowledge, they may take HEBR211 with the permission of the instructor. |
| Instructor(s): Katz,Dalit Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: RSCSEM; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 20 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 8 | SO: 8 | FR: 5 |
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