INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW LITERATURE ( Hebrew 301)

COURSE GUIDELINES

Fall 2007

Professor Gilead Morahg

Welcome to Hebrew 301. The following are some basic guidelines for the work we will be doing in this course. If, at any time, you have a need to discuss any aspect of the course  or the Hebrew program with me, I will be happy to do so. This is particularly important for people who discover that they are having a problem of some sort in the course. Don't let the problem fester. Talk to me about it. My office is 1342 Van Hise. My phone number there is 262-3204. My

e-mail address is: gmorahg@wisc.edu. My office hours are: Monday 11:00-12:00 and Wednesday 3:45-4:45. If these time turn out to be impossible for you, we can always schedule a meeting at another time.

301 STUDY GUIDE

The Study Guide for the course is required and can be purchased at Bob's Copy Shop at 616 University Avenue.

READING ASSIGNMENTS

1.      The readings for this class are designed to be challenging. All readings are assigned in advance and must be fully prepared at home. You should come to class having understood the reading to the very best of your ability. Be prepared to discuss the reading in Hebrew. Make good use of the glossaries in the Study Guide and of your dictionary.

2.      Reading preparation and class participation are important elements in determining your grade for the course.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

1.      Written assignments consist of Hebrew language exercises and essays. Assignments are due on the Monday of the following week, unless another day is announced. Late assignments will not be accepted unless prior permission is given.

2.      All assignments (both in Hebrew and in English) should have generous margins and written on alternate lines of ruled paper. This is essential for effective comments and corrections.

3.      All assignments and quizzes must be kept in a pocket-folder which is handed in each time a new assignment is due. This makes it possible for me to have all your previous work before me each time I read a new assignment. The assignment folder is a great help in keeping constant rack of your progress. A complete assignment folder is required in order to complete this course. Do not keep any material other than your assignments and quizzes in this folder.

4.      An assignment is considered complete only after you have successfully corrected all the errors that you made.

VOCABULARIES AND QUIZZES

1.      The vocabulary lists in the Study Guide will be assigned on a regular (usually weekly) basis. There will be a quiz on the Monday following the assignment of each even-numbered vocabulary list. (Usually every other week).

2.      The quizzes are cumulative. Each quiz will include all the vocabulary and grammar material covered to date.

ATTENDANCE

1.      Since a major portion of the grade for this course is determined by class preparation and participation, attendance in this class is mandatory. If you have a justifiable reason for being absent from a class, be sure to discuss this with me.

2.      Remember: This includes Fridays as well as Mondays and Wednesdays.

GRADES

The grading in this course is based on the grades of the quizzes, essays and homework assignments as well as on class preparation and participation. Progress is taken into account. Special weight is given to your level of competence and accomplishment in the later stages of the course

Hebrew 301 Syllabus

Unit 1:
Glossary 1
Vocabulary 2
Hebrew Verb Patterns 3

Unit 2:
Glossary 7
Vocabulary 8
Exercises 9

Unit 3:
Glossary 11
Vocabulary 12
Reading Guide 13
The Adjective 15
The Particle 17
Exercises 19

Unit 4:
Glossary 24
Vocabulary 25
Reading Guide 26
Verbs 27
Window of Opportunity: Another Use of 31
Exercises 32

Unit 5:
Glossary 35
Vocabulary 36
Pronominal Suffixes 37
Window of Opportunity 39
Exercises 40

Unit 6:
Glossary 43
Vocabulary 44
Prepositions in Action 45
Construct Phrases 47
Exercises 51

Unit 7:
Glossary 55
Vocabulary 56
Study Guide for Leah Goldberg�s Poems 57
Exercises 58

Unit 8:
Glossary 59
Vocabulary 60
Prepositions Decline 61
Exercises 64

Unit 9:
Glossary 67
Vocabulary 68
Dangling Prepositions 69
Exercises 70

Unit 10:
Glossary 72
Vocabulary 73
Exercises 74

Unit 11:
Glossary 77
Vocabulary 78
Exercises 79

Unit 12:
Vocabulary 82
Exercises 83

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