HEBR

עברית רמת מתחילים

Intensive Modern Hebrew II

HEBR-102-01 עברית 

 Spring Semester 2026 סמסטר אביב

MWF: 10:00 AM-11:15

Professor Adi Katz (adi.katz@trincoll.edu)

Office: S-101 Seabury Hall 

Office Hours: MW, 11:15-12:00 (or by appointment)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to develop all four language skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – in Modern Hebrew while aligning with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

During the semester, students will acquire knowledge of grammar using experiential learning that interactively emphasizes everyday life situations. Using learner-centered pedagogy will enable students to reinforce and internalize the Hebrew language spontaneously and become independent users of the language.

The course will emphasize the diverse aspects of the Hebrew and Israeli cultures. The exposure to Israeli art, music, and film will provide the students with a deeper knowledge of the language as well as foster in them an appreciation for the rich history of Hebrew.

Like Hebrew 101, this course carries 1.5 academic credits, reflecting a pedagogical approach that views language acquisition as an intensive, practice-based process grounded in real-world communication. Accordingly, the course emphasizes presentation-based and oral tasks that require students to engage in meaningful everyday language use and develop confidence in active spoken Hebrew.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, students will be able to accomplish the following written tasks: 

• Describe personal information connected to units three and four (home, food) and share it orally with their peers. 

• Engage in a conversation using commonly used expressions. 

• Create different types of texts, such as messages, descriptions, comparisons, and brief narratives, that incorporate the content area of the learning units. 

• Write a page in the present tense.

COURSE MATERIALS

1. Brandeis Modern Hebrew, עברית בהקשר, 2005

2. The professor will provide online materials

The book can be purchased online. Students are expected to own the book by the first week of the course.

Students interested in financial aid for the purchase of study materials are welcome to contact the professor or directly to the Student Emergency and Equity Fund: https://www.trincoll.edu/dean-of-students/campus-life-resources/student-emergency-fund/

WEB-BASED LEARNING TOOLS

Kahoot, Netflix, Youtube, Whatsapp

IMPORTANT SOURCES AROUND CAMPUS

Counseling and Wellness Center: Provides a full range of counseling and psychological services to all students who desire assistance in coping with personal and emotional difficulties and social relationships. All services offered by the center are free, and all contact with members of the staff is privileged and confidential as provided by 

law. Students may call the Center at (860) 297-2415 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to set an appointment. If it is an urgent situation, we will schedule you as soon as possible for a one-time emergency appointment. 

EVALUATION AMD GRADING 

Assessment in this course reflects the cumulative and communicative nature of language learning.”
Attendance and Participation (15%)

Full and timely attendance, preparation, and active participation in every class are expected. Language learning is an ongoing, cumulative process; therefore, attendance and active participation are required. Feel free to ask questions and make mistakes.

"לֹא הַבַּיְשָׁן לָמֵד" משנה אבות, פרק ה' משנה ב'

  “You will never know it you are to shy to  ask”  Mishna Avot, chapter ה Mishna ב

Homework (15%)

Homework will be given at the end of each lesson and is mandatory. Please make sure to complete the assignments in the workbook before class on the day they are due. Workbooks will be collected periodically during class to ensure you stay on top of your homework assignments. When you complete the homework on Quizlet, please practice and send only your final, best version.

Quizzes (35%)

There will be four quizzes over the semester. Each quiz will include vocabulary from the textbook. The final grade will be based only on the top three written quizzes (out of four). 

Final Project (10%)

Final exam (25%)

The final exam will include the materials learned throughout the semester.

Grades will be determined according to the following scale:

LANGUAGE TUTORING

The Blume Center is offering extra help with your language course; Reserve time with a peer tutor.  Sessions can be 30-60 minutes long. The center is located in room 119, Raether LITC.  Sign up using your @trincoll email and schedule your meeting at least 24 hours in advance. Peer tutors will be ready for your meeting.  https://blume.mywconline.com/

COURSE POLICIES

1. Full and timely attendance, preparation, and participation in every class are expected. Learning a new culture is a complex process that requires intention and a willingness to contain different values and worldviews; therefore, attendance and active participation are required. Failure to attend more than three lessons without a justifiable reason will lead to a letter drop in your final grade. You'll be considered absent if you are more than 15 minutes late without a legitimate reason. If a student must miss class for any reason, they must inform the mentor before class. Please check your email before class for any last-minute changes.

2. A student joining the class remotely must have Prior approval and a Zoom camera open throughout the lesson. 

3. Academic Integrity: You have all signed an Integrity Contract that upholds Trinity's academic and moral honor code. All assignments you submit are expected to constitute your original work. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and carries serious penalties. Please remember that any material you consult online must be cited and referenced.

4. Laptop computers may only be used in class if required for accommodation reasons. Cell Phones must be shut off. 

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

This course acknowledges the growing presence of artificial intelligence tools. Students are expected to use AI tools only when explicitly permitted or instructed to do so by the instructor, and in ways that support learning rather than replace it. When permitted, AI may be used as a tool for reflection, practice, or feedback—but not as a substitute for active language production. Any use of AI outside of these guidelines may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Trinity College is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who may need some accommodation to participate in this class fully are urged to contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center (Lori.Clapis@trincoll.edu or SARC@trincoll.edu.) to explore the arrangements to ensure access. If you approve academic accommodations, please notify the instructor. 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

I intend that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students' learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength, and benefit. If you feel that you or any other student is being discriminated against in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me immediately. Finally, I believe that reflection plays a crucial role in effective learning. Therefore, I appreciate any suggestions you may have to improve the course.

תוכנית הקורס

The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus at any time