Modern Hebrew: Elementary Course I

Education facts

Code: HEBA10

<p>The study of Modern Hebrew is based on the spoken and written language, עברית (Ivrit), which is one of the official languages of the state of Israel.</p><p> As a student you will begin from scratch with an introduction to the Hebrew script, <em>alef-bet</em>, both how to read and write (cursive). With just a few words you will be able to say and write your first sentences in Hebrew. We will read simple texts and analyse Hebrew characteristic grammatical phenomena. You will learn to apply these characteristics in translation and conversational exercises. Exercises in written proficiency are included through the writing of simple texts. In addition to the regular required reading, we will watch film sequences and listen to Hebrew songs. Towards the end of the semester, you will learn how to look up Hebrew verbs in a dictionary as well as give a presentation in Hebrew about yourself that fits into an authentic context. The course consists of the following modules: Grammar and Reading Comprehension, 7.5 credits and Oral and Written Proficiency, 7.5 credits.</p> <h3>How is the course designed?</h3> <p>The course is offered as half-time and you are expected to spend about 20 hours a week on studies, divided between teacher-led teaching and self-study. Teaching and learning activities takes place in class and also by means of uploaded material in Canvas. The course starts every autumn semester. </p> <h3>Who is the course for?</h3> <p>Knowledge of modern Hebrew can be of value to those who want to work with media and communication. Other important professional areas are trade, tourism, work for international organizations, mediation and peace work, museums and cultural heritage, fiction and technical translation, church work, religious dialogue and foreign policy analysis. The courses in modern Hebrew can be combined with, for example, courses in Jewish Studies and Yiddish Studies, other Semitic languages ​​such as Arabic or within the subject of Middle Eastern Studies, and East and Central European Studies.</p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses English 6/English level 2 and Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2/Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Modern Hebrew: Elementary Course I

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %