Brandeis University

    HBRW 10A: Beginning Hebrew

    Instructor: Guy Antebi
    Prerequisites: None
    Course Description: This course sequence is designed for students with no previous classroom instruction orfunctional ability in Modern Hebrew. Most students completing this course sequence will be ableto initiate, sustain, and close a conversation dealing with familiar topics, and will be able to writeshort narratives and read authentic texts based on specific reading strategies. The majority ofstudents completing this level usually achieve Intermediate levels in all four language skills.</br></br>This course is taught asynchronously, which means there is no designated day or time assignedto the course (although there is one synchronous session with the instructor on Friday, as well asvirtual office hours or discussion groups). Asynchronous instruction generally involves accessingcontent, such as recorded video lectures, readings, discussion prompts, assignments, andassessments during a flexible time frame, with due dates as specified. This course will have adaily quiz, weekly tests, and a final project at the course conclusion.
    Session: Extended
    Day: Online Asynchronous 10-week
    Time: Asynchronous
    Credit Hours: 4 Credits
    Course Format: 10-week Asynchronous Online format
    Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled:
    Enrollment Limit: 20 students
    Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course
    Course Tuition: $3,700
    Course Fees: None
    Open to High School Students: Yes