Knowledge of the Hebrew language 3600-7-HE2-WJH(Z)

After discussing the problems of phonetics, phonology and verbal morphology in the previous part of the course (semesters 1-2) notions connected with the remaining parts of speech are dealt with. The most common nominal and adjectival patterns are characterized, along with their diachronic development and semantic profile. This is followed by a presentation of the pronouns and the deictic system they form, illustrated with examples which introduce the syntactic and discourse analysis viewpoint. Later on, the rest of the parts of speech is presented, namely the adverbs, prepositions and particles, together with their inflectional patterns. Next, syntactic phenomena are dealt with, considering the characteristics of the elements of the clause to being with, and later of the nominal clause and the copula in Hebrew. This is followed by discussing the simple and subordinate verbal clauses and the semantics of the verbal forms.

Course coordinators

Lidia Tuwalska-Napiórkowska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The students should be interested in the culture and languages of the Jews and of Israel.

Learning outcomes

Alumnus knows and understands:
- has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen
cultural aspects [K_W04]
- has extensive knowledge of the Hebrew language (its structure, history, script) [K_W12]
- is aware of the complex nature of Hebrew, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Israel [K_W13]
- is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world [K_W14]
Alumnus is able to:
- use Hebrew on an upper intermediate level [K_U12]
Alumnus is prepared to:
-set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity [K_K04]
- acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Israel [K_K08]

Assessment criteria

Durgin the first term, two written tests worth 50% of the final mark each, in the second term one test (40%) and a written final exam (60%) make up the final mark. Ongoing verification of the progress. Evaluation scale:
60-65% - 3
66-70% - 3+
71-75% - 4
76-85% - 4+
86-90 - 5
91-100 - 5!

Practical placement

Not applicable

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