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Modern Hebrew ,Certificate

Modern Hebrew, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Modern Hebrew

Culture, Israel, Language, Middle East, Translation, judaism

An understanding of modern Hebrew adds context and nuance to any study of the complex issues at play in the Middle East.
Description ▲

The certificate program in modern Hebrew provides students with a firm foundation in the modern Hebrew language and a broad knowledge of Israeli culture, leading to advanced skills in reading, writing and conversing in the language. The program includes the study of literature, politics and history, enriching students' knowledge of the Middle East and offering them deeper understanding of current affairs.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate requires 20 credit hours. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level and a minimum of 12 credit hours must be earned at ASU or in an ASU-approved study abroad program.
Language Requirement
HEB 201 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
HEB 202 Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
HEB 313 Advanced Modern Hebrew I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
HEB 314 Advanced Modern Hebrew II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Electives (choose two)
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

ASU students admitted to a degree program in any field of study are eligible to enroll in the modern Hebrew certificate program. To be admitted to the program, students must complete HEB 101 and 102 Elementary Modern Hebrew, satisfying the requirements to enroll in HEB 201 Intermediate Modern Hebrew.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

  • Examine the current political affairs of Israel through writing assignments.
  • Discuss Israeli culture and history through review of films.
  • Communicate orally and in writing in Modern Hebrew at the intermediate level.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates who have combined the certificate in modern Hebrew with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers, and they often decide to pursue employment in political analysis, tourism and hospitality, foreign policy, international business, media, translation, education or marketing.
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