Language Courses

Beginning Hebrew (128a, 128b, 128c):

This course presupposes no prior knowledge of Hebrew. It focuses on a vocabulary that will enable you to describe yourself and others, in terms of personal interests and academic and free time activities, as well as to order in a restaurant, make an appointment, surf the internet, make travel arrangements, go shopping, and express your opinions on a variety of issues. You will also read short poems by Modern Hebrew poets, talk about art, music and movies, and create an I-movie in which you will explore your own personal and academic interests in Hebrew. In-class work is supplemented by multimedia activities at Stanford's new Language Lab and by video clips and drills, which are posted on the beginning Hebrew web site. It's a great course for beginners!

For more information check the Events page, the Multimedia page and the Beginning Hebrew page.

Intermediate Hebrew (129a, 129b, 129c):

Second year Hebrew is a dynamic combination of grammar, literature, video, and cross-cultural comparisons. It is a content-based course, which integrates culture and language in the development of all four communicative skills. You will learn to talk about your self, look for a job, write your resume, read newspapers, express opinions, and discuss issues relevant to the Jewish world and to the community at large. In-class work is supplemented by multimedia activities in Stanford's new Language Lab and on the Intermediate interactive web site. Small classes enable students to progress in their own pace and explore individual interests.

Advanced Hebrew (130a, 130b, 130c):

The course vary in content and focus according to the students language skills and interests, but all work toward increasing students' confidence in using the language in different social, and toward helping students function with increasing ease in academic and professional settings in Hebrew. It is a content-based course which focuses on Israeli and Jewish culture. Students listen to the Radio, watch video clips and movies, read articles and short stories, write short essays and discuss their individual projects in class. The course is tailored to accommodate students in different advanced levels, including native speakers who need help with writing and reading.

Biblical Hebrew (AME 170a, 170b,170c):

This course offers students a quarter of biblical Hebrew, the Hebrew of the Tanakh or Old Testament. Throughout the semester students will learn the basic lexicon and grammar of the language. Emphasis is placed on learning how to read original Biblical materials.
1-4 units Aut: (Wang), Win: Spr: (Porat), (Wang)

Hebrew Forum

Not offered in 2004-05.

Directed reading for Graduate Students

Not offered in 2004-05.