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Hebrew 8 (HEBR20017)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
Overview
Availability | 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 undertake close readings in a variety of genres, including analysing and understanding such materials as short stories, poetry, and film.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Exhibit 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
- Analyse texts containing complex sentence forms
- Employ reflective language on a range cultural and literary topics employing specialised vocabulary
- Compose scholarly essays in Hebrew and conduct close readings in a variety of genres, including analysing such materials as short stories, poetry, and film.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject 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: 8 November 2024