Hebrew (HBRW)

HBRW 1550    Elementary Hebrew    4 s.h.

Beginning training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew. Geography and daily life, as well as appreciation of the culture of its speakers, are studied. Assignments in the Language Learning and Resource Center (LLRC). Grading is ABC/NC.

HBRW 2600    Intermediate Hebrew    4 s.h.

Intensive training in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew; knowledge of geography and daily life as well as appreciation of the culture of Hebrew speakers. Assignments in the Language Learning and Resource Center (LLRC).
Prereq.: Placement test or HBRW 1550.

HBRW 2605    Advanced Intermediate Hebrew    3 s.h.

Reading and discussion in Hebrew of selections from the Hebrew Scripture.
Prereq.: Placement test or HBRW 2600.

HBRW 3706    Readings in Hebrew Scripture    3 s.h.

Reading and discussion in Hebrew of selections from the Hebrew Scriptures. May be repeated once if the texts studied are different.
Prereq.: HBRW 2605.

HBRW 3799    Study Abroad in Hebrew    1-15 s.h.

An individually-arranged program of foreign study in the Hebrew language. Programs can be of two general types: (1) trips or residential programs sponsored by consortial universities, and (2) independent academic coursework through institutions with which YSU does not have a consortial agreement. A written statement detailing the student's academic plan must be approved by a member of the Hebrew faculty, the chair of Foreign Languages and the dean of CLASS prior to the trip. May be repeated up to a total of 15 s.h., if specific course content changes. Note: study abroad generally requires about one year's advance planning.
Prereq.: Sophomore status and approval of the chair of Foreign Languages.