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Division of Arts, Humanities and Wellness
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Course Outline
תירבע 一 HEBREW I LAN 180
Semester and Year: FALL 2011
Course and Section number: LAN-180-001
Meeting Times: M/TH 12:40pm-2:35pm Location: Mondays L-158
Thursdays E-111
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Estelle Epstein
Office Location: A-328A (Pitkin Center)
Phone: 201-447-7167
Email: eepstein@bergen.edu
Mailbox: S-131
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LAN 180, Hebrew I is an introduction to the pronunciation, basic comprehension, and
communication of Hebrew through active class use of simple vocabulary, grammar and
syntax. 3 lectures, l lab, 3 credits.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the course requirements, students will be able to:
1. Recognize, write and pronounce the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet;
2. Recognize symbols that function as vowel signs;
3. Recognize and learn to use the numbers in Hebrew;
4. Construct meaningful phrases and simple sentences;
5. Read and comprehend simple passages in Hebrew;
6. Communicate (listening, speaking) accurately and appropriately in simple
Hebrew;
7. Know and learn to use common phrases and basic vocabulary;
8. Master simple Hebrew Syntax;
9. Master the basics of the Hebrew verbal system;
10. Become familiar with Israeli and Jewish culture.
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The
assessment measures are:
1. Listening: participation in class drills, class discussions, oral communication
with instructor and classmates;
2. Speaking: conversations in Hebrew with classmates and instructor;
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3. Reading: ability to read text, essays, and other assigned reading materials;
4. Writing: ability to write simple Hebrew phrases, use appropriate sentence
structure and vocabulary, and express one’s ideas in weekly journal entries,
short essays, quizzes, and exams; Ability to write email messages in Hebrew;
5. Comprehension and description of a situation: Use of audio CD’s, videos, film,
and pair/group performances;
6. Ability to define, develop, and explain student’s area(s) of interest in Hebrew;
7. Compare and contrast cultures: Participation in classroom discussions.
COURSE CONTENT AND CLASS SCHEDULE (Note to students: This class
schedule is subject to change depending on class progress):
Week/Date Chapter/Topic/Assignments Student
Learning Objectives
Week 1
Unit 1
Class Introduction
Communication vocabulary
Grammar: alphabet, prepositions
1, 2, 6, 7, 8
Week 2 Unit 1
Getting acquainted – cont.
Interrogatives – vocabulary
Conjunctive Vav
Foreign words
Preparation for using a dictionary
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Week 3 Unit 2
Learning Environment
School environment, subjects of study
Demonstratives/Pronouns and Nouns
(Pl.)
Present Tense (Pa‘al)
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 4 Unit 2
Learning Environment – Cont.
Present Tense – Cont.
The Verbal system – roots
Nouns: singular and plural
Prepositions
Numbers
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 5 Unit 2
Learning Environment – Cont.
Adjectives
III-weak Verbs – Present tense
Vowel reduction and stress
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 6 Unit 3
Living Environment
Verb: ךלוה
Preposition: to
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Week 7 Unit 3
Living Environment – cont.
Verb: עסונ
Prepositions
Short story and conversation:
Looking for a house/dorms
Particles: שי לש תא
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 8 Unit 3
Living Environment – cont.
Interrogatives
Numbers
II-Weak Verbs – Present Tense
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 9 Unit 4
Food
In the grocery store
Contextual Prepositions/Adjectives/
Verbs
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 10 Unit 4
Food – cont.
In the restaurant
Contextual verbs
Infinitive – Strong verbs
Reading and conversation
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 11 Unit 4
Food – cont.
Skills: Writing a letter
Infinitive – II-Weak verbs
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 12 Unit 4
Food – cont.
Life on a Kibbutz
Food Advertisements
The verb: לוכי
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 13 Unit 5
The family
Life cycle
Interrogatives
Pronominal possessive suffixes
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 14 Unit 5
The family – Cont.
Common expressions
Reading and conversation
Past Tense- strong verbs
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Week 15 Final Examination
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COURSE TEXTS / OTHER STUDY MATERIALS:
Required:
o Ringvald, Vardit et al. Brandeis Modern Hebrew. Waltham: Brandeis
University Press, 2005. ISBN: 9781584654599
o The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary, Revised by Dr.
Sivan Reuven and Dr. Edward A. Levenston, 2005
Suggested Readings:
* Amir Coffin, Edna. Encounters in Modern Hebrew: Level 1. Ann Harbor:
The University of Michigan Press, 1992.
* Bolozky, Shmuel. 501 Hebrew Verbs. Hauppauge: Barron’s Educational
Series, 1996.
* Uveeler, Luba and Norman M. Bronznick. Ha-Yesod: Fundamentals of
Hebrew. New York: Feldheim, 1998.
PREPARATION EXPECTATIONS:
1. Each lesson should be prepared in advance;
2. Preview and listen to the audio of the assigned chapter before coming to class;
3. Class attendance is required;
4. Weekly quizzes may include vocabulary usage, character recognition, and/or
reading comprehension;
5. No make-ups will be given on weekly quizzes.
GRADING:
The final grade will be determined by a student’s overall mastery of the Hebrew
language as evidenced on exams, quizzes, oral presentations, homework
assignments, and class participation:
o Class preparation and attendance 15%
o Homework 20%
o Quizzes or drills 15%
o Midterm 20%
o Final comprehensive exam 30%
Grade Scale:
A 90-100% C+ 76-79% F 0-59%
B+ 86-89% C 70-75%
B 80-85% D 60-69
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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATTENDANCE POLICY:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in
which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be
determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in
writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for
administrative and counseling purposes.
ATTENDANCE POLICY IN THIS COURSE:
The study of a foreign-language necessitates that students attend classes regularly in
order to achieve proficiency. Therefore, students are expected to attend and actively
participate in every scheduled class meeting. Attendance will be taken at the beginning
of each class session. Each student is responsible for all material presented. If a student
is absent from a class, he/she is responsible for obtaining materials missed, information
on assignments.
WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
PLACEMENT POLICY:
Students interested in study a world language at Bergen Community College may choose
to either begin a new one or continue the language studied previously. Students who
have studied a world language in high school and have received a grade B or better
should enroll in the appropriate Bergen course as follows:
Year to Study: Register in:
Up to one Level I courses
(e.g. Hebrew I)
Two years Level II courses
(e.g. Hebrew II)
Three or more Level III
(e.g. Intermediate Hebrew I)
STUDENT AND FACULTY SUPPORT SERVICES
Services for Students with Disabilities
A wide variety of services are available to students with documented disabilities through
the Office of Special Services (OSS) [Room L-116; (201) 612-5270;
www.bergen.edu\oss ]. OSS is dedicated to serving students with physical, visual,
learning, hearing, and psychiatric disabilities. If a student has been classified in high
school or had a 504 plan, it is highly recommended that the student contact OSS during
the college application process. A more detailed explanation can be found on the College
web site www.bergen.edu Personal information is kept confidential. Examples of the
types of accommodations and services include:
Extended test taking time
Organizational strategies
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Tutoring
Career counseling
Adaptive equipment computer labs
Note takers
Sign language interpreters
The Sidney Silverman Library
The Sidney Silverman Library is an integral part of the college’s educational programs.
To support the curriculum, the library acquires, organizes, and provides access to a
variety print, media, and electronic resources for individual and classroom use. It is open
whenever classes are in session and on a reduced schedule when classes are not in
session. The library is open to all students, faculty, and general public. (BCC Catalog)
The library’s webpage, www.bergen.edu/library, is available for up-to-date information
regarding library collections and services.
All of the required texts for the course will be made available on Reserve. Go to the
library Circulation Desk for access to the reserved copies.
GENERAL
All students are subject to the rules, regulations and policies set forth in the current
Bergen Community College Catalog.
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