Elem Modern Hebrew I

This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence introducing Modern Hebrew language and culture, with a focus on development of the five language proficiencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural. By the end of the year, students will be able to describe themselves and their environment, express their thoughts and opinions, and begin to comprehend short and adapted literary and journalistic texts. Learning will be amplified by use of online resources (YouTube, tutorials, etc) and examples from Hebrew songs and television/film.

Ancient Greek Ghost Stories

This is an advanced ancient Greek reading course. We will be reading several ghost stories in the original language from a variety of prose authors, including Herodotus, Pausanias, and Philostratus. We will also discuss why such stories proliferated in the 2nd century CE, and how the stories influenced later literature. Recommended prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in at least one 300-level ancient Greek prose course or the equivalent.
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