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This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence introducing Modern Hebrew language and culture, with a focus on equal development of the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. By the end of the year, students will be able to comprehend short and adapted literary and journalistic texts, describe themselves and their environment, and express their thoughts and opinions. Learning will be amplified by use of online resources (YouTube, Slack, tutorials, etc) and examples from Hebrew song and television/film. This course is available to Mount Holyoke students though a simultaneous video-conferencing option.

The in-class portion of the course will be heavily based on active listening and speaking practice; you can expect to spend the vast majority of class time speaking with and listening to your classmates.

May only be taken S/U with approval of the instructor and the director of Jewish Studies.

The JUD 101-102 sequence is required for Smith students wishing to study abroad in Israel.

•  To introduce students to Latin America through the study of key cultural, political, environmental, economic and social issues. 
•  To familiarize students with the histories and geography of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a communities in the United States. 
• To develop awareness of global and hemispheric interdependencies and connections across borders of politics, culture, economics, ecologies, ideas and power.
• To cultivate an awareness and appreciation of the diversity of perspectives in fields and disciplines engaged in the study of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Latino/a U.S.  
• To introduce students to Latin American and Latino/a Studies faculty at Smith through their areas of teaching and research.