Course description
Specialisation Requirements:
* four elective subjects (50 points)
Elective subjects
Subject Semester Credit Points
131-048 Hitler's Germany
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
131-052 The Holocaust & Genocide
In this study of the Holocaust, students will come to understand some of the critical issues arising from the destruction of European Jews, and other victims of Nazi policies. Through historical background and guest lectures by survivors, the course ... Semester 1 12.50
131-058 The Rise & Fall of the German Empire
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
183-130 Intro to Israeli Culture Through Film
This subject is an introduction to contemporary Israeli culture through the medium of film. The subject will present students with a wide spectrum of topics that examine Israel in social and cultural terms. The objective is that this approach will he... Semester 1 12.50
183-212 Holocaust Literature
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
183-213 Introduction to Jewish Literature
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
183-455 Special Study Research Project
This is a special research project based on a subject taken previously or concurrently. It gives third year students with a strong interest in a particular area the opportunity to extend and deepen their knowledge of the topic, sharpen their critical... Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
131-211 The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The Arab-Israeli conflict remains one of the most complex dilemmas facing the new century. This course will trace the history of this conflict, from the beginning of Jewish nationalism to the present. Issues to be studied include Jewish migration to ... Semester 2 12.50
131-275 A History of Israel: Good Bad & Disputed
This subject will examine and focus on modern Israeli history, beginning with the first decade of Israeli statehood and evaluating the nation-building process, the formation of state institutions and the evolution of a democratic regime. Also discus... Semester 1 12.50
Elective language subjects
Subject Semester Credit Points
183-111 Hebrew 1A
This subject covers the basic word formation and syntax of Modern Hebrew, as well as reading, writing and simple conversation. Students should also gain an historical perspective of the language. Students who complete the subject should have a suffic... Semester 1 12.50
183-112 Hebrew 1B
In this subject, students revise the basic elements covered in semester one, continue with word formation, reading, writing and simple conversation. Students are introduced to more complex grammar and syntax as well as an historical perspective of th... Semester 2 12.50
183-113 Hebrew 2A
This subject includes an advanced study of the fundamentals of Hebrew. The subject involves the enrichment of vocabulary; reading of simplified literature; and conversational and written communication. Grammatical features of Modern Hebrew are explai... Semester 1 12.50
183-114 Hebrew 2B
This subject includes an advanced study of the fundamentals of Hebrew, focusing on enrichment of vocabulary and conversational and written communication. Grammatical features of Modern Hebrew are explained and reinforced by drills and exercises. Stud... Semester 2 12.50
183-115 Hebrew Language and Culture 1A
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
183-116 Hebrew Language and Culture 1B
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
183-117 Hebrew 3A
This subject involves the study of modern Hebrew literary texts and modern conversational idiom and grammar. Students should gain an enriched knowledge of the language through the use of modern Hebrew literature, and of the modern idiom spoken in Isr... Semester 1 12.50
183-118 Hebrew 3B
This subject involves the study of modern literary texts and modern conversational idiom and grammar. Students should complete the subject with an enriched knowledge of the language through the use of modern Hebrew literature, of the modern idiom spo... Semester 2 12.50
183-119 Hebrew Post-Intermediate 3A
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
183-120 Hebrew Post-Intermediate 3B
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
