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Modern Hebrew: Elementary Course I

Course · 15 credits

Description

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.

 As a student you will begin from scratch with an introduction to the Hebrew script, alef-bet, 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.

How is the course designed?

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. In the autumn semester 2024, the course is offered on campus, not online.

Who is the course for?

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.

Closed for applications

Application opportunities

Contact

Hebrew

Visiting address
Helgonabacken 12, 223 62 Lund

Postal address
Box 201, 221 00 Lund

+46 46 222 84 50

https://www.sol.lu.se/hebreiska/

Frida Mebius Önnerfors

Study advisor

frida [dot] mebius_onnerfors [at] sol [dot] lu [dot] se

Requirements and selection

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent of courses Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2 and English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School.

Selection criteria

Admission guaranteed

English language requirements

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:

Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se

Apply

Start Autumn Semester 2024

Afternoon-time Lund, part time 50%

In English

Study period

2 September 2024 - 19 January 2025

Application

You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

When to apply for studies

Step 1: Apply online

  • Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
  • Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
    Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website
  • Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.

Step 2: Submit documents

  • Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
    Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
    Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
     
  • Get all your documents ready:
    - official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
    - official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
    - passport/ID (all applicants) and
    - proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
     
  • Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
  • Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
  • Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.

* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below. 
Svensk student? 
Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se

Tuition fees

Non-EU/EEA citizens

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 28 750

First payment: SEK 28 750

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.


*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Scholarships & funding

Lund University Global Scholarship programme

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.

ARUA Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.

Country-specific scholarships

External scholarships

Information about scholarships from external organisations