Course Catalog - 2008-2009

     

HEBR 101 - INTRO MODERN HEBREW I

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 5
Description: Proficiency based course that employs a variety of instructional techniques including audio-visual materials and Internet based exercises in order to facilitate all communicative skills: listening-comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Aspects of Israeli culture will be introduced. Recommended prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Hebrew.
Course URL: http://lang.rice.edu/tbaron
 

HEBR 102 - INTRO TO MODERN HEBREW II

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE & CULTURE II
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5
Description: Proficiency based course that employs a variety of instructional techniques including multimedia and Internet based exercises in order to enhance communicative skills. Emphasis will be put on students' presentations skills (written and verbal). Aspects of Israeli culture will be introduced. Recommended Prerequisite(s): HEBR 102.
Course URL: http://lang.rice.edu/tbaron
 

HEBR 125 - INTRO TO BIBLICAL HEBREW I

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW I
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to Biblical Hebrew (two semesters) with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
 

HEBR 201 - INTERMEDIATE MODERN HEBREW I

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 102 or permission of instructor
Description: This course will continue to build up students' proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing by using traditional methods of instruction and multimedia. Students will interact with authentic material from Israeli culture such as feature films. Emphasis will be put on self-expression in the language.
Course URL: http://lang.rice.edu/tbaron
 

HEBR 202 - INTERMEDIATE MODERN HEBREW II

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE MODERN HEBREW LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 201 or permission of instructor
Description: It will to build up students' proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing by using traditional methods of instruction and multimedia as well. Students will interact with authentic material from Israeli culture such as feature films. Emphasis will be put on self-expression in the language.
Course URL: http://lang.rice.edu/tbaron
 

HEBR 398 - INDEPENDENT STUDIES

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDIES
Department: Center for Study of Languages
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Description:  Repeatable for Credit.