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Hebrew 8 (HEBR20017)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online

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Overview

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Semester 2 - Online
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This subject seeks to build on the skills developed earlier and enables students to advance in their learning of Hebrew language and culture by studying an array of text and discourse forms that enhance the understanding of formal structures and the contemporary varieties of idiomatic and conversational language. Students will learn advanced language and complex sentence forms through textual analysis, essay writing, oral presentation, the viewing of audio-visual materials and in-class discussion. Academic skills are enhanced through learning how to write scholarly essays in Hebrew and undertaketo do close readings in a variety of genres, including analysing and understanding such materials as short stories, poetry, and film.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of and be able to apply formal structures in text and discourse;
  • Analyse and integrate contemporary varieties of idiomatic and conversational language;
  • Demonstrate advanced language skills by analysing texts containing complex sentence forms;
  • Demonstrate the ability to use writing reflective language on a range cultural and literary topics employing specialised vocabulary;
  • Use academic skills in writing scholarly essays in Hebrew and conduct close readings in a variety of genres, including analysing and understanding such materials as short stories, poetry, and film.

Generic skills

  • Possess a grasp of social, historical and cultural contexts relating to questions of how language is employed in Hebrew speaking communities;
  • Have acquired the knowledge to articulate ideas through the medium of essay and class presentations;
  • Have developed analytical skills, the capacity for critical thinking and independent learning;
  • Be able to effectively to manage assignment schedules, and recommended reading, essay writing and preparations for exams;
  • Have obtained skills in intercultural analysis.

Last updated: 27 June 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students will be required to sit a placement test conducted by the subject co-ordinator.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 27 June 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

5 short writing tasks (300 words each, 10% each)

  • 1500 words (total)
Hurdle requirement: For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		From Week 4 to Week 1250%

An oral exam (10 minutes)

  • 2500 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		During the examination period10%

Written exam

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.During the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five working days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 27 June 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2 - Online
    Principal coordinatorDvir Abramovich
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours48 hours - 4 hours of language classes each week during semester
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    dvir@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 27 June 2023

Further information

Last updated: 27 June 2023