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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies
Hebrew 201 Syllabus
Fall Semester
Welcome to Hebrew 201! We hope you enjoyed the summer and are ready to continue in our adventure of uncovering the secrets of the Hebrew language and culture.
The following are some basic guidelines for the work we will be
doing this semester. If at anytime you wish to discuss any aspect of
the course, especially if you encounter a problem, speak to us as soon
as possible in class or in our office at 1356 Van Hise Hall. Our phone
number is 262-2967 & 262-3204 (Department Office), and/or by
appointment. Our email address is:
bmirkin@wisc.edu and yuchtman@wisc.edu
The books we will be using this semester:
1. Encounters in Modern Hebrew Level 2, by Edna Amir
Coffin.
(Used in 2nd semester Hebrew - 102)
2. + 2000 Everyday Hebrew Dialogues, by Edna Lauden and
Liora Weinbach (book & cassette).
3. +2000 A Dictionary for Learners of Hebrew, by Lauden
and
Weinbach.
4. Hoveret for Hebrew 201 (blue): Bob’s Copy Shop.
5. Recommended: Hebrew-English dictionary.
The following information and suggestions should help in
making your Hebrew studies a successful and enjoyable learning
experience.
1. Attendance, active participation in class, and preparation of
daily assignments are mandatory. Absence from every
4 classes will result in loss of a grade.
2. Tardiness - You are expected to be ready for class before the
bell rings. Tardiness is
disruptive for everyone. (Every 3 equal one absence).
3. All readings must be prepared at home. Students are
expected to read fluently and comprehend the material. Use the
dictionary and the audio recordings.
4. 3 written papers will be given during the semester. In
these papers you are expected to integrate the contents, grammar and
vocabulary you have learned so far. (A list of topics is in your Hoveret.)
5. All corrected assignments and quizzes should be kept in a
two-pocket folder and handed in on the last day of class.
6. Dialogues from +2000 Everyday Hebrew Dialogues will
be covered this semester in the Lab.
There are weekly lab assignments and three presentations. See
instructions in the Hoveret
7. The audio material of the textbook Encounters in Modern
Hebrew level 2 can be downloaded from the following website:
http://imp.lss.wisc.edu/lss/mediacat/he/1/030/index.html
When you click on a lesson to listen, you
will be asked for the user name and password. The
user name is he101 and the password is encounters.
8. Several times during the semester we will have Israeli Culture days. See instructions in your Hoveret.
Grades:
Mandatory:
1. Attendance (every 4 absences will result in a loss of a grade).
2. Preparation of daily assignments (every 5 unprepared
assignments will result in a loss of a grade).
3. Oral participation in class.
4. Folder in good standing.
a. All corrected quizzes.
b. All corrected lab assignments.
c. Written papers.
d. Report on Israeli Culture Days.
The grading in this course is based on the following:
1. Grades of papers.
2. Grades of quizzes.
3. Grades of lab assignments.
4. Grades of oral presentations: (culture days and skits).
Office hours:
Bilha Mirkin and Haya Yuchtman: Monday 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Room 1356 Van Hise Hall
(and by appointment)
Telephone: 262-2967 and 262-3204 (Department Office)
We wish you a fruitful and enjoyable semester!
Bilha Mirkin
Haya Yuchtman