BA
Study programs
Expanded track
Areas of specialization:
· Hebrew language, with the aim of expanding knowledge in the various periods of Hebrew, as well as in Semitic languages.
· Hebrew language and Assyriology, intended mainly for specialization in research, in combination with studies in Semitic languages and in Hebrew linguistics.
Requirements:
A total of 46 annual hours in courses from the Department's compulsory and elective studies, including three seminars on different periods. 8 annual hours of the program can be studied in a different department, subject to prior consultation. Students are required to take a beginners' course in Arabic (within the framework of the general studies) and to pass a proficiency exam in extensive reading of texts from different periods, from a list publicized by the Department.
Major track
Areas of specialization:
· Hebrew language
Requirements:
A total of 30 annual hours in courses from the Department's compulsory and elective studies. Students are required to take a beginners' course in Arabic (within the framework of the general studies) and to pass a proficiency exam.
Structured double major track
A total of 25 annual hours for students whose other double major track is in one of the following departments: Biblical Studies, Talmud, Literature of the Jewish people, History of the Jewish people, Arabic, Classical Studies.
Unstructured double major track
A total of 27 annual hours for students choosing an additional unstructured double major track in any other department.
Minor track
A total of 16 annual hours, including one seminar. Students are required to take a beginners' course in Arabic (within the framework of the general studies) and to pass a proficiency exam.
Direct Track to a Master's Degree
The Department offers a four year direct Master's degree study track that is intended for students excelling in their first and second years of study. Students are accepted following an interview with the coordinator of the direct track and the Head of the Department.
This track includes three programs:
For students with high scholastic achievements prior to their acceptance to the University.
Excelling students, upon completion of a full study year at the University.
Excelling students, upon completion of two full study years at the University.
