Reading Hebrew texts 3600-7-HE4-LTH(Z)

Reading modern Hebrew texts (from the 19th century till today) in the field of Judaism, Zionist thought, Jewish philosophy, modern Hebrew literature and also Israeli culture and current problems in the Israeli society.
The aim of the course is to read and analyze sources in modern Hebrew, and to perfect the skills of the students in reading, understanding, discussing and writing about any scientific subject in Hebrew studies. In that way no text or source in Hebrew will be an obstacle for them in their studies and M.A. thesis.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The course is intended for first-year students of a master's degree program in Hebrew studies. It is assumed that students have a bachelor's degree in Hebrew studies from the University of Warsaw or have completed similar studies at other universities.

Course coordinators

Shoshana Ronen

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student have
Knowledge:
K_W03 has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of Israel and Judaism (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues)
K_W04 has extended and deepened knowledge of Hebrew

Skills:
K_U08 can read, analyze and interpret advanced Hebrew literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) from Israel and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U09 can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between Hebrew literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) in Israel and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U12 can evaluate, select and explain most important products of contemporary culture in Israel
K_U15 has a good command of Hebrew at least at the C1 level
K_U19 has superior skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in Hebrew
K_U21 can expertly use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Hebrew

Social competences:
K_K08 understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Israel and the Jews

Assessment criteria

Activity and presence in the class.
Being prepared each meeting, reading at home.
one written exam each semester on topics read and discussed.
one presentation per semester

* A student may be absent from a maximum of 2 classes in each semester

Bibliography

During classes, we will read and discuss literary texts by the following writers and poets:

אורלי קסטל בלום - דולי סיטי, הרומן המצרי, רדיקלים חופשיים, המינה ליזה
רונית מטלון - סיפורים קצרים מ"זרים בלילה", גלו את פניה, קול צעדיה
לאה איני - סיפורים קצרים מ"גיבורי קיץ", ורד הלבנון
סביון ליברכט
סמי ברדוגו - ככה אני מדברת עם הרוח, זה הדברים
אבות ישורון
יהודה עמיחי
נתן זך
אמירה הס
מאיה בז'רנו

Additional information

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