Hebrew & Yiddish
Jewish Studies offers language courses in modern conversational Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, and Yiddish, and a separate course in English, Languages of the Jews (JWSH 338 [JWSH 339 Honors]).
Hebrew Placement
Students who have had some modern conversational Israeli Hebrew and wish to take further courses must take a Hebrew Placement exam.
Students who have never had any modern conversational Israeli Hebrew may enroll in HEBR 110, offered each Fall, without taking the Hebrew Placement exam.
Hebrew (modern and Biblical)
- HEBR 110 Elementary Israeli Hebrew I
- A beginning course in modern Israeli Hebrew. Essentials of grammar, syntax and conversational practice; elementary reading and writing. Note: Students with other previous experience in Hebrew must take a placement exam. LEC.
Fall 2019 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Rissien, Shelley
MTuWThF 10:00-10:50 AM WES 4022 - LAWRENCE
5 11705 - HEBR 120 Elementary Israeli Hebrew II
- A continuation of HEBR 110. Note Students with other previous experience in Hebrew must take a placement exam. Prerequisite: HEBR 110. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 177 First Year Seminar: _____
- A limited-enrollment, seminar course for first-time freshmen, addressing current issues in Hebrew. Course is designed to meet the critical thinking learning outcome of the KU Core. First-Year Seminar topics are coordinated and approved by the Office of First-Year Experience. Prerequisite: First-time freshman status. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 200 Elementary Studies in Modern Hebrew
- This course is designed to help prepare students for the intermediate level of Modern Hebrew. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Does not count toward the JWSH minor or major. Prerequisite: HEBR 110 or equivalent. Consent of instructor. IND.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 210 Intermediate Israeli Hebrew I
- Further development of language skills: listening comprehension, oral efficiency, intermediate grammar and syntax, reading and writing. Note: Students with other previous experience in Hebrew must take a placement exam. Prerequisite: HEBR 120. LEC.
Fall 2019 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Rissien, Shelley
MWF 09:00-09:50 AM WES 1015 - LAWRENCE
3 15598 - HEBR 220 Intermediate Israeli Hebrew II
- A continuation of HEBR 210. Note: Students with other previous experience in Hebrew must take a placement exam. Prerequisite: HEBR 210. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 230 Biblical Hebrew
- This course introduces students to the grammatical structure and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew. It includes basic biblical passages for students to translate into English and analyze. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 240 Biblical Hebrew II
- This is a continuation of Hebrew 230. It continues the study of the grammatical structure and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew, and includes biblical texts for students to translate and analyze. Prerequisite: HEBR 230 or permission of the instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 340 Advanced Israeli Hebrew I
- Advanced study of Modern Hebrew. This course is designed to strengthen linguistic skills, enrich vocabulary, and further the study of grammar and syntax. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 220 or permission of the instructor. LEC.
Fall 2019 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Rissien, Shelley
MWF 11:00-11:50 AM ST 334A - LAWRENCE
3 16764 LEC Rissien, Shelley
TuTh 11:00-12:15 PM LEA 2115 - LAWRENCE
3 29426 - HEBR 350 Advanced Israeli Hebrew II
- Continued advanced study of modern Hebrew. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 340 or permission of the instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 395 Study Abroad Topics in Hebrew: _____
- This course is designed for the study abroad of special topics in Hebrew at the junior/senior level. Coursework must be arranged through the Office of KU Study Abroad. May be repeated for credit if content varies. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 410 Studies in Modern Hebrew Literature
- An introduction to Hebrew literature from the nineteenth century to the present day. The course emphasizes the development of basic interpretive skills and the understanding of basic literary movements, genres, and concepts. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 220 or equivalent. LEC.
Fall 2019 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Rissien, Shelley
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
3 21791 - HEBR 420 Studies in Modern Hebrew
- This course is designed to help students achieve fluency in speaking, listening, and writing Modern Hebrew. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 220 or equivalent. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- HEBR 490 Independent Study
- Intensive reading or research under faculty supervision. Not open to native speakers of Hebrew. Prerequisite: HEBR 220 or equivalent. IND.
Fall 2019 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Rissien, Shelley
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
3 18792
Yiddish
- YDSH 104 Elementary Yiddish I
- Essentials of grammar, practice in speaking, reading, and writing Yiddish. Not open to native speakers of Yiddish. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 108 Elementary Yiddish II
- Continuation of grammar, practice in conversation, composition, and reading. Not open to native speakers of Yiddish. Prerequisite: YDSH 104 or equivalent. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 177 First Year Seminar: _____
- A limited-enrollment, seminar course for first-time freshmen, addressing current issues in Yiddish. Course is designed to meet the critical thinking learning outcome of the KU Core. First-Year Seminar topics are coordinated and approved by the Office of First-Year Experience. Prerequisite: First-time freshman status. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 212 Intermediate Yiddish I
- Structured grammar review, composition, conversation, with readings of literary and cultural texts. Not open to native speakers of Yiddish. Prerequisite: YDSH 108 or equivalent. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 216 Intermediate Yiddish II
- A continuation of YDSH 212. Structured grammar review, composition, conversation, with readings of literary and cultural texts. Not open to native speakers of Yiddish. Prerequisite: YDSH 212 or equivalent. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 300 Studies in Yiddish: ______
- Examination of special topics in Yiddish. May be repeated if topic varies. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 395 Study Abroad Topics in Yiddish: _____
- This course is designed for the study abroad of special topics in Yiddish at the junior/senior level. Coursework must be arranged through the Office of KU Study Abroad. May be repeated for credit if content varies. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 410 Studies in Modern Yiddish Literature
- An introduction to Yiddish literature from the nineteenth century to the present day. The course emphasizes the development of basic interpretive skills and the understanding of basic literary movements, genres, and concepts. Prerequisite: YDSH 216 or equivalent. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Fall 2019 semester.
- YDSH 490 Independent Study
- Intensive reading or research under faculty supervision IND.
Fall 2019 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Perelmutter, Renee
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 23861
The Jewish Studies Program is delighted to welcome Prof. Rami Zeedan as a new faculty member! Prof. Zeedan holds a Ph.D. in Israeli Studies from the University of Haifa in Israel. His research interests include the history of modern Israel, Israeli politics, Middle-Eastern politics, ethnic politics, urban affairs and local governments, and public opinion. This Fall he is teaching courses on Israeli politics and government, and on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 