June 28-
Summer Semester 2004
(503 517-1871; e-mail: jverbruggen@westernseminary.edu;)
2 credits
Study Biblical Hebrew the natural way. Students will learn to speak and converse in Biblical Hebrew. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required. By starting out with single words and small phrases and actively using it in small conversations in class, the student will learn Biblical Hebrew in a gentle way, in an active way. Most of the learning will be done in class. No memorization of paradigms required. Even the alphabet will be learned in a playful manner. The only requirement for the class is, to be willing to make mistakes and laugh at them. Any student is welcome, even those who had Hebrew before and want to move their language level to new heights.
Box of Hebrew Vocabulary Cards by Vis-Ed
Global Objective: Is an introduction to the Biblical Hebrew Language in a playful manner
· The aim is exposure to the language in a direct interactive way.
Learning Objectives
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The
student will acquire a basic speaking fluency in Hebrew
· The student will learn basic Hebrew vocabulary
Attitudinal Objective:
· Convince yourself from the beginning: I can do this
· Lower the fear factor for this language
· Accept the fact that: I will make mistakes
· Have fun learning this language
Since 80% of the class work is done in class, it is crucial for the students to attend all classes. Full participation in class is a must for a successful outcome of this class. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Each class will be filled with conversation and interaction. This is not a sit down in your seats class. We will walk around and have constant conversations and discussions. At first, we will not even touch the Hebrew alphabet, but we will work with Hebrew words and phrases. The alphabet will be learned in a gradual way. It is to the advantage of the student to go over every days conversation at home. After the student is familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, we will start little texts reading. During the second half of the class, the students will start with putting together a little play in Hebrew. The play will performed during the last hour of the class.
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