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Hebrew 5 (HEBR10011)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Online

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This subject focuses on advanced modern literary texts, including study of contemporary Hebrew writers in prose and poetry, modern conversational idiom, and newspaper and academic articles. Students further extend their competencies in writing, reading, speaking and listening by engaging with authentic texts and situations. In this subject, Students will engage with authentic texts that deal with past and present themes of increasing complexity and that are of significance to Israeli and Jewish Culture. Students also acquire advanced linguistic structures that allow them to express with greater complexity their own experiences, aspirations and views.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Examine advanced literary texts in Hebrew
  • Further develop reading skills and interpret advanced scientific and academic articles and essays, enriching their knowledge of the modern idiom written and spoken in Israel today
  • Use a range of vocabulary relating to contemporary Israeli and Hebrew culture and be familiar with particular and specialised terms and vocabulary relating to important literary, linguistic and cultural aspects of Hebrew culture and Israeli society
  • Deploy more complex linguistic structures to speak and write about events in the past from different perspectives and express opinions, ambitions and intentions
  • Interpret and analyse texts and genres of a moderate level of complexity
  • Develop a proficiency in writing Hebrew of a moderate complexity and using analytical language on cultural and literary topics.

Generic skills

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

  • Examine the social, historical, and cultural contexts influencing language usage within various communities
  • Communicate ideas effectively through written and oral means
  • Incorporate analytical skills, critical thinking and independent learning
  • Manage tasks efficiently, including arranging priorities, organizing resources, and optimizing workflows to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
  • Develop proficiency in cross-cultural analysis and intercultural communication skills.

Last updated: 15 February 2025