Reading contemporary texts 3600-7-HE4-LTW(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
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student has
Knowledge:
K_W01 has in-depth and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in literary studies or linguistic studies or philosophy and religion studies or history
K_W02 has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of Israel and Judaism (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues) in a comparative perspective
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
K_W08 demonstrates good grasp of contemporary cultural life of Israel
K_W09 has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in Hebrew (contemporary and/or classical/ dead language)
K_W10 has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behaviours of Israel in the scope conditioning professional social and intercultural verbal communication
K_W11 knows and understands the rules of copyright and intellectual property management
Skills:
K_U02 can indicate sources of cultural differences of Judaism and Israel, also on the basis of source materials
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_U13 can select and translate into Polish most valuable literary works/writings of Hebrew
K_U15 has a good command of Hebrew at least at the C1 level
K_U18 has superior skill at presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Judaism and Israel in Polish and in Hebrew taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Judaism and Israel
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_K03 can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures
K_K05 is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity
K_K08 understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Israel and the Jews
K_K10 actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Israel
K_K11 actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in Israel and of the Jews in the diaspora
Assessment criteria
Activity and presence in the class.
Being prepared each meeting, reading at home.
2 or 3 written essays in each semester concerning the subjects read and discussed.
Bibliography
Each year literature is different, regarding the chosen topic of the course
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