Hebrew Language Jump To: Jump To: Program Offerings Minor Offering type Minor The Department of Near Eastern Studies offers a wide variety of undergraduate classes focused on the languages, histories and cultures of the Near East. It provides opportunities for those who plan to major in other disciplines to simultaneously obtain proficiency in Hebrew and to deepen their knowledge of the history, politics, literature, religion and culture of the premodern and modern Near East. Goals for Student Learning The main goal of the Hebrew lLanguage minor is to acquire deep proficiency in one of the languages of the Near East. First, a student must complete at least four courses (i.e., two years) of Hebrew at the intermediate level and above. After completing these courses, students will have the ability to read, write, listen to and speak in Hebrew; further, they will be introduced through language study to the literature, film and culture of the region. Additional coursework in Near Eastern Studies, whether it be further language study or content coursework, is required in order to deepen the student's knowledge of the region whose language they study. Advanced Placement The Minor in Hebrew Language is open to undergraduates in all departments. Students interested in earning a minor are encouraged to apply no earlier than the spring of their sophomore year and no later than the spring of their junior year. Final application materials confirming the completion of the minor requirements should be filed with the Department of Near Eastern Studies office by the deadline of one week before Dean's Date in the final semester of senior year, at the latest. Program of Study A student majoring in a department other than Near Eastern Studies may earn a Minor in Hebrew Language by completing five courses, including at least four courses in Hebrew taken at the intermediate level (i.e., second-year, course numbers 105-107) or above; as well as a fifth Near Eastern Studies course (either an additional language class or a content class listed or cross-listed in Near Eastern Studies). Only in exceptional cases approved by the NES director of undergraduate studies will a class not listed in NES be counted toward the fifth course requirement. Courses taken on a pass/D/fail basis will not be counted toward the minor. Senior Departmental Examination At the end of their language study at Princeton, a student minoring in Hebrew language must work to submit a polished translation from a work in Hebrew in order to complete the requirements of the minor. This translation could be from a work of literature (e.g., an excerpt of a prose work, a poem, a short story), an essay, a film, a song or another piece approved by NES language faculty. Translations must be submitted to the director of undergraduate studies before Dean's Date in the student's final semester. This submission should also include a list of the student’s departmental and language courses and any other courses or experience that might be relevant to the minor, such as study abroad or internships related to the Near East. Study Abroad Courses taken abroad in summer language programs or over the course of a semester or year at other institutions may count toward minor requirements. For more information on Study Abroad programs, please contact the language teachers of the relevant languages in the Department of Near Eastern Studies. Preapproval for any non-Princeton program coursework must be obtained from the NES director of undergraduate studies. Additional Information For additional information and application instructions, please contact the NES undergraduate administrator. Faculty Chair M. Sükrü Hanioglu (interim) Director of Undergraduate Studies Michael A. Reynolds Director of Graduate Studies Lara Harb Professor Michael A. Cook Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi Jonathan M. Gribetz M. Sükrü Hanioglu Bernard A. Haykel Hossein Modarressi Marina Rustow Muhammad Q. Zaman Associate Professor Lara Harb Eve Krakowski Michael A. Reynolds Daniel J. Sheffield Associated Faculty Julia Elyachar, Anthropology Molly Greene, History Amaney A. Jamal, Politics Lital Levy, Comparative Literature Shaun E. Marmon, Religion Elizabeth R. Nugent, Politics Sabine Schmidtke, Near Eastern Studies Jack B. Tannous, History Senior Lecturer Gregory J. Bell Nancy A. Coffin Lecturer Alaa Al Aswany Nilüfer Hatemi Zina Knop Amineh Mahallati Mounia Mnouer Faris Zwirahn Visiting Lecturer with Rank of Professor Sabine Schmidtke For a full list of faculty members and fellows please visit the department or program website. Courses HEB 101 - Elementary Hebrew I Fall Introductory course develops skills of reading, speaking, comprehension, and writing through various techniques, with an emphasis on a solid grammatical basis and awareness of idiomatic usage of the language. Teaching materials include ones developed in Israel. Five classes. No credit is given for HEB 101 unless followed by HEB 102. Staff HEB 102 - Elementary Hebrew II Spring A continuation of 101, with emphasis on the development of all skills. The course will expose students to contemporary Israeli culture by using authentic material such as films, TV series, newspaper articles, and Web-based material. Class activities include role-playing, drills, group discussion, and oral presentations. Five classes. Staff HEB 105 - Intermediate Hebrew I Fall Expansion of reading, oral, aural, and written skills, as well as coverage of more advanced grammar. Students will be gradually introduced to contemporary Israeli prose and poetry. Maximum participation by students is encouraged through discussion of readings and films. Five classes. Staff HEB 107 - Intermediate Hebrew II Spring A continuation of 105, covering remainder of grammar. Further explores contemporary Israeli prose, poetry, and more complex essays from textbooks and photocopied material. Five classes. Staff HEB 301 - Advanced Hebrew Language and Style I LA For advanced students, this course seeks to improve further the active command of written and spoken Hebrew through work with a variety of literary texts, styles, and artistic expressions, including film. Topics are selected to explore fundamental issues of Israeli culture and society. Prerequisite: 107 or instructor's permission. Two 90-minute classes. Staff HEB 302 - Advanced Hebrew Language and Style II LA Continuation of 301. Growing emphasis on individual and small group work. Students prepare final project of their choosing in consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: 301 or instructor's permission. Two 90-minute classes. Staff
