Hebrew

Program Overview
Students interested in acquiring proficiency in modern Hebrew can enroll in language courses from beginning to intermediate levels.  In addition, credits from these courses may be counted toward the major or minor in Jewish studies.  Lower-division courses are aimed at enabling students to gain proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Attention is also given to developing an understanding of the culture, history, and religion that have been expressed through the Hebrew language from antiquity until today. Some instruction takes place in Hebrew from the beginning level.  Students interested in learning the basic lexicon and grammatical structures of biblical Hebrew can enroll in Hebrew 80. Hebrew 1, Hebrew 2, and Hebrew 3 (or equivalency) are required for the major in Jewish studies, and other Hebrew courses are encouraged. In addition, credits from modern or biblical Hebrew courses may be counted toward the minor in Jewish studies.

Lower-Division Courses

1. First-Year Hebrew. F 
Speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing fundamentals. The use of Modern Hebrew is encouraged through classroom practice supplemented by work with computer tutorials. The first-year sequence (1-2-3) begins in fall quarter only. (Formerly Instruction in the Hebrew Language.) The Staff

2. First-Year Hebrew. W 
Speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing fundamentals. The use of Modern Hebrew is encouraged through classroom practice supplemented by work with computer tutorials. (Formerly Instruction in the Hebrew Language.) Prerequisite(s): course 1 or by consent of instructor. The Staff

3. First-Year Hebrew. S 
Speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing fundamentals. The use of Modern Hebrew is encouraged through classroom practice supplemented by work with computer tutorials. (Formerly Instruction in the Hebrew Language.) Prerequisite(s): course 2 or by consent of instructor. The Staff

4. Second-Year Hebrew. F 
Development of the students' familiarity with the spoken and written language through grammar review, discussions, and vocabulary building. Varied readings on literary and cultural topics related to modern Israel. (Formerly Intermediate Hebrew.) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or by consent of instructor. (General Education Code(s): IH.) The Staff 

Study Abroad
Jewish studies encourages students to take advantage of the Education Abroad Program (EAP). The University of California has developed educational opportunities abroad in conjunction with the Jerusalem Study Center at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Students who participate in the UC Education Abroad Program may petition to apply up to three courses from EAP toward their Jewish studies major or minor requirements.