NELC 1211 Introduction to Modern Hebrew I
The course continues in second semester as NELC1212. A course for beginners in Hebrew with attention to modern Israeli. The course is intended to develop the ability to read a variety of Hebrew texts and other Hebrew prose and poetry and to set a foundation for both conversational and compositional skills. As part of the learning, students will be exposed to modern Israeli culture. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is assumed.
Course overview
- Department
- Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- Islamic Civilization and Societies: Base Discipline Electives: Two Courses — Near Eastern Languages and Literatures (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Arabic Studies: Two courses (6 credits) in Middle Eastern Languages, Cultures, Literatures, and Civilizations (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.63 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Adit Kesten | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 11 |
| Fall 2024 | Adit Kesten | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 6 of 8 |
| Fall 2023 | Rima Farah | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 of 2 |
| Fall 2021 | Rima Farah | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 1 of 2 |