Bachelor of Arts in Hebrew (Modern) (Advanced)

The University of Sydney

Hone your analytical skills. Become an independent thinker. Form and articulate judgements based on argument and evidence. Lead the way. With arts and humanities at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers. Offering access to more than 45 subject areas in the humanities and social sciences, no two arts degrees are the same at Sydney, which means you’ll graduate with a unique skillset and career options as varied as the degree itself. Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.Modern Hebrew is the standard form of Hebrew used today, spoken by approximately nine million people. The Modern Hebrew major is a holistic language learning program which covers the five skills of language in-use: listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural awareness. Throughout the major you will develop and expand your proficiency in these five language and cultural skills.The language you will use is, primarily, spoken daily speech yet over the course of the major you will have opportunities to study a range of genres and text types both spoken and written, from media to prose and poetry. By the end of your major you will have mastered the ability to use Modern Hebrew in a wide variety of contexts and situations and you will gain an understanding of how to discuss and analyse the linguistic features of Modern Hebrew, as well as the literature and culture associated with the language.The Modern Hebrew major offers several entry points depending on your previous knowledge and usage of the language. Following the completion of a placement test, you will be directed to the unit best suited for your level of knowledge. Once in the program you will enjoy a clear learning progression.Due to the close congruency between the local Modern Hebrew major and those offered by the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, you will also have the opportunity to complete some of your studies at the Hebrew University.

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