Specializatoin 3600-7-HE5-PS

The aim of this course is to present the students with the most up-to-date areas of research in Modern Hebrew, often in its spoken version, and, more generally, with Semitic linguistics. The problems of corpus analysis and its methodologies are discussed, along with language contact issues and selected readings in comparative Semitic studies.

Term 2024Z:

The class covers broad issues related to Hebrew linguistics and literary studies (classical and modern), translation theory and the practical sides of the Hebrew translator's work, as well as the cultural context of the production of the translated texts and its influence on the translation process.
Part of the class will be devoted to a theoretical introduction, which is designed to acquaint students with the current state of research and expanded knowledge related to the aforementioned sub-issues, specific to Hebrew. They will be supplemented by practical exercises using their linguistic and cultural knowledge.
As part of the class, students will translate excerpts from texts frequently occurring in the work of a Hebrew translator, they will also have the opportunity to compare the way of working of a literary translator and, for example, a sworn translator. Attempts will also be made for students to edit each other's texts. The number and type of texts will depend on the language proficiency of the students and their pace of work.
The detailed topics of the related partial exercise schedule will be determined by the class instructor, taking into account the current needs and interests of the students.

Type of course

obligatory courses
foreign languages

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Course is aimed at participants with advanced knowledge of Hebrew

Course coordinators

Marta Dudzik-Rudkowska

Learning outcomes

Alumnus understands
- 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_W01]
- 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_W03]

Alumnus is able to
- can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career [K_U03]
- can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis [K_U01]
- has superior skill in substantive argumentation with the use of other authors’ views [K_U20]

Alumnus is ready to
- understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning [K_K01]
- can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity [K-K04]

Assessment criteria

Attendance and active participation required

Practical placement

Does not apply

Bibliography

Term 2024Z:

None

Notes

Term 2024Z:

Knowledge of Hebrew at least at the C1 level; fluency in spoken and written Polish.

Additional information

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