Hebrew Language and Culture
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide basic knowledge of Hebrew language and Israeli culture through the discussion of key issues also related to history, politics and society. This approach that will enable to examine the multifaceted identity of Israel country which plays an essential role in contemporary reality.
Expected learning outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, each student should be able to read and understand small Hebrew texts. Moreover, basic skills in oral communication will be developed. Regarding Unit 2 and Unit 3, each student should be able to analyze and critically discuss literary works and films that will be examined during the course.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
In the Unit 1 of the Course a basic knowledge of Hebrew language will be provided. A particular attention will be devoted to Hebrew alphabet and its pronunciation, together to more complex aspects of language, such as nouns and adjectives, some pronouns, prepositions, and verbs. The Unit 2 will show some key topics in Jewish State's culture and politics, such as the IDF's status in Israeli society. Discussion of this topic will be supported by reading of excerpts from Israeli novels. In the Unit 3 the same issues previously examined in unit 2 will be analysed through the lense of Israeli cinema.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prerequisites are required.
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson supported by materials available on the e-learning platform.
Teaching Resources
Unit 1
Doron Mittler, Grammatica ebraica, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2000.
Pietro Magnanini - Pier Paolo Nava, Grammatica della lingua ebraica, Bologna, ESD, 2008.
Genya Nahmany Greppi, Grammatica ebraica, Milano, Vallardi, 2005.
Eliezer Tirkel, L'ebraico è facile, Editrice La Giuntina, Firenze, 2002.
Unit 2
Assaf Gavron, La collina, 2015, Ed. La Giuntina.
David Grossman, A un cerbiatto somiglia il mio amore, 2008, Mondadori.
Yoram Kaniuk, Un arabo buono, 2012, Ed. La Giuntina.
Yehoshua Kenaz, Non temere e non sperare, 2013, Ed. La Giuntina.
Ron Leshem, Tredici soldati, 2007, Rizzoli.
Unit 3
Il cinema israeliano oggi, a cura di M. G. De Bonis, A. Schweitzer, G. Spagnoletti, Marsilio, Venezia 2009.
Doron Mittler, Grammatica ebraica, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2000.
Pietro Magnanini - Pier Paolo Nava, Grammatica della lingua ebraica, Bologna, ESD, 2008.
Genya Nahmany Greppi, Grammatica ebraica, Milano, Vallardi, 2005.
Eliezer Tirkel, L'ebraico è facile, Editrice La Giuntina, Firenze, 2002.
Unit 2
Assaf Gavron, La collina, 2015, Ed. La Giuntina.
David Grossman, A un cerbiatto somiglia il mio amore, 2008, Mondadori.
Yoram Kaniuk, Un arabo buono, 2012, Ed. La Giuntina.
Yehoshua Kenaz, Non temere e non sperare, 2013, Ed. La Giuntina.
Ron Leshem, Tredici soldati, 2007, Rizzoli.
Unit 3
Il cinema israeliano oggi, a cura di M. G. De Bonis, A. Schweitzer, G. Spagnoletti, Marsilio, Venezia 2009.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral interview that will focus on all the topics covered in class. For students who actively participate to classes language proficiency will be verified with a written text.
Teaching Unit 1
L-OR/08 - HEBREW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Teaching Unit 2
L-OR/08 - HEBREW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Teaching Unit 3
L-OR/08 - HEBREW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours