THLC 200

Theory-Based Methodologies for Teaching Hebrew as a World Language

Surveys the core theory-based methodologies for teaching Hebrew as a second/world language, focusing on the power of Hebrew to impact the world view of its learners by contextualizing it in its ideological origins and its connections to the array of the cultures it represents.

The role of a language educator is to provide learners with opportunities to learn. Mastering the core principles that are the foundations in the field of language acquisition (SLA) allows educators to maximize the learning opportunities for their learners in real time. Therefore, we will focus on both the “why” and the “how” in the teaching of Hebrew including the historical and the cultural background of the language and its role in the creation of the state of Israel.

The course will incorporate hands-on, experiential components, which will allow participants to acquire the fundamental tool box that each Hebrew educator should own, as well as to develop their skills to innovate and create their own methods for teaching Hebrew to learners from different age groups.

Prerequisite: Proficiency in Hebrew