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Hebrew Language Program at KU

Courses

HEBR 110 Elementary Israeli Hebrew I (5). A beginning course in modern Israeli Hebrew. Essentials of grammar, syntax and conversational practice; elementary reading; elementary composition. Not open to students with previous experience in Hebrew. Offered every Fall semester. Instructors: Sari Havis and Lilia Dolgopolskaia.

HEBR 120 Elementary Israeli Hebrew II (5). A continuation of HEBR 110. Not open to students with previous experience in Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 110. Offered every Spring semester. Instructors: Sari Havis and Lilia Dolgopolskaia.

HEBR 210 Intermediate Israeli Hebrew I (3). Further development of language skills: listening comprehension and oral proficiency, intermediate grammar and syntax, reading and writing. Note: Students with previous experience in Hebrew must take a placement exam. Prerequisite: HEBR 120. Offered every Fall semester.

HEBR 220 Intermediate Israeli Hebrew II (3). A continuation of HEBR 210. Note: Students with previous experience in Hebrew must take a placement exam. Prerequisite: HEBR 210. Offered every Spring semester.

HEBR 230 Biblical Hebrew (3). This course introduces students to the grammatical structure and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew. It includes basic biblical passages for students to translate into English and to analyze. The course has no prerequisites and is offered in English. Offered also at the KU Edwards campus. Please check with the Hebrew program advisor for specifics.

HEBR 240: Biblical Hebrew (3). This is a continuation of Hebrew 230. It continues the study of the grammatical structure and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew biblical Hebrew, and includes biblical texts for translation and to analysis. Prerequisite: HEBR 230 or permission of the instructor. Offered also at the KU Edwards campus. Please check with the Hebrew program advisor for specifics.

HEBR 330 Third Level Modern Hebrew (3). A course designed to improve oral, audio and writing proficiencies in Modern Hebrew through reading and discussion of poems, Israeli newspaper articles and other selected materials. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Pre-requisite: a grade of B or better in HEBR 220 level is recommended or permission from the instructor.

HEBR 340 Aspects of Modern Hebrew (3). Continued study in Modern Hebrew via poems, short stories, Israeli newspaper articles and electronic media. The course is designed to strengthen linguistic skills, enrich vocabulary and further the study of grammar and syntax. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in HEBR 330 recommended or upon permission by the instructor.

HEBR 453 Topics and Discussion: Past & Present – Merging Literary Voices in Israel (2). For further information about the course and its requirements, please contact the instructor, Sari Havis at shavis@ku.edu.