CODE 80367 ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA 9 cfu anno 2 STORIA 8459 (L-42) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-OR/08 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW Presentation Hebrew is a fundamental discipline for future historians, as it provides direct access to the Bible, the most studied book in history. Moreover, the history of Italy in Middle Ages and in Modern Age is very closely related to the history of the Jewish communities, which played a key role in the economic and political development of cities like Genoa. No particular preliminary knowledge is required. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Outcomes Learning the basis of Classical and Biblical Hebrew grammar; studying modern Hebrew phraseology (used by tourists visiting Israel); being introduced to Hebrew culture and civilization (art, literature, music, theatre and cinema). AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Prof. Dr Simone Turco will teach Hebrew in English for English-speaking students. TEACHING METHODS Assessment Methods Oral exam. The oral exam will include written tests to assess students' knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Contents Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course Elements of Biblical Hebrew. Elements of modern Hebrew. Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course Elements of Biblical Hebrew. Elements of modern Hebrew. Elements of contemporary Hebrew culture (cinema, music, theatre, literature). RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Readings/Bibliography The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SIMONE TURCO Exam Board SIMONE TURCO (President) GUIDO GIOVANNI BORGHI LEONARDO PAGANELLI LESSONS LESSONS START Beginning of Classes February 12, 2018. Class schedule JEWISH EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam. The oral exam will include written tests to assess students' knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation. ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment Methods Oral exam. Assessment Methods The oral exam will include written tests to assess students' knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 20/05/2019 14:30 GENOVA Orale 03/06/2019 14:30 GENOVA Orale 04/07/2019 14:30 GENOVA Orale 18/09/2019 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 18/09/2019 14:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Exams will take place in Professor Paganelli's office, that is to say, in the former Glottology Institute (via Balbi 4, 3rd floor). E-mail: Leonardo.Paganelli@unige.it
