There are many ways students can expand cultural knowledge and practice skills.
Studies in Modern Hebrew and Israeli Society
Studies in Modern Hebrew and Israeli Society enable students to learn the Hebrew language and about Israel, including its diverse cultures, politics and history.
Courses
The Program in the Studies of Modern Hebrew and Israeli Society offers language courses at the beginning and intermediate levels and content courses about Israeli society at the 200 level. The Hebrew language courses offered allow students to maximize classroom time to immerse in the language. Students who are at the advanced level can take independent courses with the Hebrew instructor.
All courses on Israeli society are taught in English and enable exposure to Israeli cultures, histories, and politics.
The Minor and Additional Academic Programs
Though Hebrew courses may be taken as electives, there are several ways to incorporate them into academic programs. For example, students can complete a minor in Studies in Modern Hebrew and Israeli Society. Students who major in International and Global Studies with a focus on the Middle East can use Modern Hebrew as the primary or secondary language. Students who minor in Jewish Studies may take a number of Hebrew courses. Hebrew can also be integrated into majors in such departments as Religion and Literary Studies, among others.
Opportunities
