Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
HEBR 125 - INTRO TO BIBLICAL HEBREW I
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to Biblical Hebrew with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary. Cross-list: RELI 125.
HEBR 126 - INTRO TO BIBLICAL HEBREW II
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Continuation of RELI 125. We will finish the grammar in the second half of this semester and then read selections from the Hebrew Bible. Cross-list: RELI 126.
HEBR 128 - INTERM BIBLICAL HEBREW IV
Long Title: INTERMEDIATE BIBLICAL HEBREW IV
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Continuation of RELI 127 (RELI 127 is not a prerequisite). Cross-list: RELI 128.
HEBR 141 - FIRST YEAR HEBREW I
Long Title: FIRST YEAR HEBREW I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Development of interactional competence in Hebrew (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Hebrew. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. No prior knowledge of this language is necessary. Credit may not be received for both HEBR 141 and HEBR 161. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEBR 141 if student has credit for HEBR 161.
HEBR 142 - FIRST YEAR HEBREW II
Long Title: FIRST YEAR HEBREW II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of HEBR 141. Development of interactional competence in Hebrew (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Hebrew. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Credit may not be earned for both HEBR 142 and HEBR 262. Recommended Prerequisite(s): HEBR 101 or HEBR 141 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEBR 142 if student has credit for HEBR 262.
Course URL: http://hebrewclick.rice.edu
HEBR 263 - SECOND YEAR HEBREW I
Long Title: SECOND YEAR HEBREW I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of HEBR 142. Development of interactional competence in Hebrew (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Hebrew. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Recommended Prerequisite(s): HEBR 201 or HEBR 142 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEBR 263 if student has credit for HEBR 201.
Course URL: http://clichebrew.blogs.rice.edu
HEBR 264 - SECOND YEAR HEBREW II
Long Title: SECOND YEAR HEBREW II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of HEBR 263. Development of interactional competence in Hebrew (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Hebrew. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition Recommended Prerequisite(s): HEBR 202 or HEBR 263 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEBR 264 if student has credit for HEBR 202.
Course URL: http://clichebrew.blogs.rice.edu
HEBR 301 - ADVANCED HEBREW I
Long Title: ADVANCED HEBREW I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 202 OR HEBR 264 or permission of instructor
Description: This course helps students develop a LOW-ADVANCED level of proficiency in Hebrew through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or HEBR 202 or Permission of Instructor.
HEBR 302 - ADVANCED HEBREW II
Long Title: ADVANCED HEBREW II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 301 or permission of instructor
Description: This course helps students develop a LOW-ADVANCED level of proficiency in Hebrew through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Results of Placement Test or HEBR 301 or Permission of Instructor.
HEBR 325 - ADVANCED MODERN HEBREW I
Long Title: ADVANCED MODERN HEBREW THROUGH ISRAELI CULTURE I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 202 or permission of instructor
Description: The primary aim of this course is to develop an advanced level of proficiency in Hebrew through exposure to Israeli culture in various forms. Advanced proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew will be developed through reading newspapers and literature, listening to and singing popular music, and watching contemporary films.
HEBR 326 - ADVANCED MODERN HEBREW II
Long Title: ADVANCED MODERN HEBREW THROUGH ISRAELI CULTURE II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 325 or permission of instructor
Description: The primary aim of this course is to develop an advanced level of proficiency in Hebrew through exposure to Israeli culture in various forms. Advanced proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew will be developed through reading newspapers and literature, listening to and singing popular music, and watching contemporary films.