11/12 Hebrew Lit (H) Seminar

This is an advanced course in Hebrew Literature. The overarching goal is reading, comprehending and valuing Hebrew Literature.

The text we study is an anthology of well known Hebrew writers and poets, collected following the recommended reading material of high schools in Israel, in preparation for matriculation in Hebrew literature. We read stories, poems, essays and plays.

The anthology is arranged by topics and genres, and places the literary pieces, short stories and poetry, in context of the period they were written. We analyze the pieces using literary terminology and technique, to determine what is said and how it is said. We discuss ideas and themes brought about by our reading. We compare similar themes presented by different writers or different pieces by the same writer. Students will be able to read and analyze independently similar stories and poems and present interpretations orally and in writing. Students will present thesis papers and creative writing assignments periodically. 

All classes are conducted completely in Hebrew.

The course work emphasizes dictionary skills for decoding (comprehension) and coding (enriching writing style).

Once a week we have discussions and oral presentations by students of current events, to build vocabulary in areas our literature material does not cover.

Students are required to read three books per year in Hebrew, on their own (at home), write a 5 to 6 page book report (one report per quarter) and present an oral presentation of each book they read.

Students learn Hebrew word processing and are required to hand in long assignments and book reports using a computer and Hebrew language software.

Other computer applications and multi-media presentations are introduced to enhance the learning material and encourage students to use appropriate technology (word searches, sources, biographies, enrichments and presentations).

Some students participate in writing and editing of our schools Hebrew language student publication "M'et L'et", a literary magazine that is published four times per year.

Paper - Poem analysis due Nov. 7th

Our first book report paper is due November 10th 2008, Oral book report check on November 5th. Our second book report paper is due January 12th 2009, and the third book report paper is due on March 20th 2009 (for juniors only).

Hebrew dictionary for idioms

Lerning Hebrew verbs

Live and taped daily TV broadcast from Israel

Haaretz, daily newspaper

Maariv, daily newspaper in Hebrew

Link to search engines, radio, dictionaries, Tanach, Holidays etc.

Link to news, sports, entertainment, search engines etc.

Interactive map of Israel

Hebrew Google

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