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Hebrew 7 (HEBR20016)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online

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Overview

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This subject endeavours to consolidate and broaden students’ Hebrew proficiency in the written and spoken form language and cultivate cultural literacy by engaging with a cross-section of themes pertinent to Hebrew language communities and societies. Through participation in regular conversation practices, the subject aims to further develop students’ ability to communicate in informal settings and deepen students’ competence in employing more formal cadences of modern Hebrew and using more specialised reading and listening skills through engaging with a variety of materials such as newspaper and magazine articles, listening to and watching film and television clips. Emphasis is also placed on furthering students’ proficiency and comprehension of advanced grammar, syntax, sentence structures, and the integration of specialised terminology and idiomatic expressions. Students will also be able to craft more complex texts of different types (such as essays, short stories and reviews) and sharpen their analytical skills in evolving discussions related to contemporary and historical issues. At the end of the subject, students should have improved their written, oral and listening skills.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Communicate in informal settings and demonstrate competence in employing more formal cadences of modern Hebrew;
  • Identify and understand formal cadences in modern Hebrew in interpreting and analysing a variety of literary and non-literary texts;
  • Incorporate advanced grammar and syntax to written and spoken communication;
  • Craft texts in different genres using an increasing understanding of the diversity of the Hebrew language;
  • Analyse evolving discussions of contemporary and historical issues.

Generic skills

  • Possess a grasp of social, historical and cultural 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, critical thinking and independent learning;
  • Be able to effectively to manage assignment schedules, and recommended reading, essay and preparations for exams;
  • Have obtained skills in intercultural analysis.

Last updated: 24 January 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: 24 January 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 (500 words equivalent)

  • 10 minutes
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%

A written exam (2000 words equivalent)

  • 2 hours
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: 24 January 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 - Online
    Principal coordinatorDvir Abramovich
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours48 hours - 4 hours of language classes each week during semester
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    dvir@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 24 January 2023

Further information

Last updated: 24 January 2023