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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.
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 (in University Square).
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 reading materials must be prepared at home prior to class meetings. Students will be expected to read fluently and comprehend by using the dictionary.
4. A written assignment will be given at the end of each unit. In these papers you are expected to integrate the contents, grammar and vocabulary of the unit. (A list of topics is in your Hoveret.) Write every second line in pencil. An assignment is completed only after you correct it.
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. Students must listen to dialogues at least 3 times at home. You must show good comprehension and fluent reading ability in the lab. Vocab. of the dialogues will be checked in the quizzes.
7. There are weekly lab assignments. See page V, VI, VII.
8. The audio material of the textbook 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.
If you prefer, cassette tapes of the material are available in the LSS Learning Lab (259 Van Hise). You can listen to the tapes at the lab or check them out from the lab.
9. Israeli Culture Week. See page IV 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 presentations.
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