Faculty of Arts

 Hebrew Studies

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Subject Lists
    Language subjects
    Optional subjects
        First-year subjects
        Second/third-year subjects
        Third-year subjects
        Fourth year Honours subjects
    Subjects not offered in 1999
        Language subjects not offered in 1999
        Optional subjects not offered in 1999

Hebrew Studies incorporates beginners, intermediate and post-VCE language study with four non-language subjects which explore Jewish culture, literature and society. Through the study of modern authors and poets, the subjects aim to provide students with a knowledge of the language in its contemporary context and to equip them with the skills to undertake critical literary analysis in both Hebrew and English.

Students interested in exploring the Jewish experience in more depth are encouraged to undertake Hebrew Studies as part of the interdepartmental Jewish Studies program.

Honours in Hebrew is only available to students as a component of combined Honours in Jewish Studies.

 1. Language study streams

The School of Languages offers two streams of Hebrew language study:

• Beginners

  • The beginners stream is for students who have little or no knowledge of Hebrew. It is available to students at both first and second year although students intending to complete a Major will need to commence their language study in their first year.

• Intermediate

  • The intermediate stream is for students who have some knowledge of Hebrew, but who have not studied Hebrew at VCE level.

• Post-VCE

  • The post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE Hebrew, or its equivalent.

The Language department determines the language stream in which a student is to enrol. Placement is based on VCE results, other language study record or a placement test.

Stream enrolment remains provisional until confirmed or, alternatively, altered according to the student's needs as determined by the Language department during the first two weeks of teaching. As far as possible, the School will notify students of any change to their stream enrolment during the first two weeks of semester. Where a change is made in the third or fourth week of semester it will be reported to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies).

 2. Diploma in Modern Languages (Hebrew)

The Diploma in Modern Languages (DML) enables students to gain a diploma in language study while completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne.

The DML usually involves a three-year sequence of language study, totalling a minimum of 100 points. It adds one year to the duration of an ordinary degree course.

The DML (Hebrew) is offered in the Beginners and post-VCE streams. Hebrew subjects are taken alongside degree subjects in an integrated sequence of study. This must be approved by a Faculty course adviser and the Head of Program, Hebrew Studies. See Diploma in Modern Languages (DML).

 3. Requirements for a Major

A Major in Hebrew Studies usually consists of 125 points comprising:

• Three first-year subjects in Hebrew (37.5 points), and;

• Three second-year subjects in Hebrew (37.5 points), and;

• Four third-year subjects in Hebrew (50 points).

A Major must include the following subjects:

• First year:

  • 109-003 Introduction to Modern Jewish Culture

• Second year:

  • 109-011 Jewish National Thought: The Evolution of an Idea

• Third year:

  • 109-013 Modern Jewish Literature B: Biblical and Modern Metaphor, and;

  • 109-014 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew), or an approved alternative.

 4. Structuring a Major

A Major in Hebrew Studies usually takes one of the following forms.

 4.1. Beginners stream

First year
	109-001 Hebrew 1A	12.5
	109-002 Hebrew 1B	12.5
	109-003 Introduction to Modern Jewish Culture	12.5

Second year
	109-004 Hebrew 2A	12.5
	109-005 Hebrew 2B	12.5
	109-011 Jewish National Thought: The Evolution of an Idea	12.5

Third year
	109-006 Hebrew 3A	12.5
	109-007 Hebrew 3B	12.5
	109-013 Modern Jewish Literature B: Biblical and Modern Metaphor	12.5
	109-014 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew)	12.5

 4.2. Intermediate stream

First year
	109-004 Hebrew 2A	12.5
	109-005 Hebrew 2B	12.5
	109-003 Introduction to Modern Jewish Culture	12.5

Second year
	109-006 Hebrew 3A	12.5
	109-007 Hebrew 3B	12.5
	109-011 Jewish National Thought: The Evolution of an Idea	12.5

Third year
	109-008 Hebrew 3C	12.5
	or
	109-015 Hebrew 4A	12.5
	109-009 Hebrew 3D	12.5
	or
	109-016 Hebrew 4B	12.5
	109-013 Modern Jewish Literature B: Biblical and Modern Metaphor	12.5
	109-014 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew)	12.5

 4.3. Post-VCE stream

First year
	109-006 Hebrew 3A	12.5
	109-007 Hebrew 3B	12.5
	109-003 Introduction to Modern Jewish Culture	12.5

Second year
	109-011 Jewish National Thought: The Evolution of an Idea	12.5
	AND EITHER
	109-008 Hebrew 3C	12.5
	109-009 Hebrew 3D	12.5
	OR
	109-015 Hebrew 4A	12.5
	109-016 Hebrew 4B	12.5

Third year (option A)
	109-015 Hebrew 4A	12.5
	109-013 Modern Jewish Literature B: Biblical and Modern Metaphor	12.5
	109-016 Hebrew 4B	12.5
	109-014 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew)	12.5

Third year (option B)
	109-017 Hebrew 4C	12.5
	109-018 Hebrew 4D	12.5
	109-013 Modern Jewish Literature B: Biblical and Modern Metaphor	12.5
	109-014 Special Study Research Project (Hebrew)	12.5

 5. Honours

There is no formal Honours program in Hebrew. However, students may undertake Hebrew as a component of combined Honours in Jewish Studies and another area of study.

Students must satisfy the prerequisites for entry to Honours in Jewish Studies. However, some prerequisites may be waived with the approval of the Jewish Studies Honours convenor.

Students must also meet the prerequisites for Honours in the combined area of study.

 6. Studying overseas

For information about Hebrew programs at overseas institutions, see Studying overseas in the Jewish Studies entry of the Handbook.

 7. Career opportunities

Graduates who have majored in Hebrew Studies have found employment as teachers, academics, translators, interpreters, writers, journalists, editors and in various areas of the public service and professions serving the large local Jewish community.

 8. For more information

Dr Z. Shavitsky

Rm 543, Fifth Floor, John Medley Building

The University of Melbourne

Parkville Victoria 3052

Telephone: +61 3 9344 7562

WWW:http://www.languages.unimelb.edu.au

Language subjects

109-001 Hebrew 1A
109-002 Hebrew 1B
109-004 Hebrew 2A
109-005 Hebrew 2B
109-006 Hebrew 3A
109-007 Hebrew 3B
109-015 Hebrew 4A
109-016 Hebrew 4B

Optional subjects

First-year subjects

Second/third-year subjects

Third-year subjects

Fourth year Honours subjects

Subjects not offered in 1999

Language subjects not offered in 1999

Optional subjects not offered in 1999

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