BA Hebrew
Course Overview
This program offers a comprehensive journey into the Hebrew language, a key to unlocking the rich literary and cultural heritage of the Jewish people. Students will develop proficiency in modern and classical Hebrew while exploring the civilization it has shaped across millennia. The curriculum is designed to build a strong linguistic foundation and apply it to the study of profound historical and contemporary texts.
Key Program Highlights
- Master core language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation.
- Explore diverse literary traditions, from Biblical and Rabbinic texts to modern Israeli literature.
- Delve into related cultural studies, including Sephardic and Yiddish influences.
- Gain hands-on experience with optional study abroad opportunities in Israel.
- Study ancillary languages such as Aramaic for deeper textual understanding of the Talmud.
Course Overview
This program offers a comprehensive journey into the Hebrew language, a key to unlocking the rich literary and cultural heritage of the Jewish people. Students will develop proficiency in modern and classical Hebrew while exploring the civilization it has shaped across millennia. The curriculum is designed to build a strong linguistic foundation and apply it to the study of profound historical and contemporary texts.
Key Program Highlights
- Master core language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation.
- Explore diverse literary traditions, from Biblical and Rabbinic texts to modern Israeli literature.
- Delve into related cultural studies, including Sephardic and Yiddish influences.
- Gain hands-on experience with optional study abroad opportunities in Israel.
- Study ancillary languages such as Aramaic for deeper textual understanding of the Talmud.
