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Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2017
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Email: dvir@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
The Hebrew and Jewish Studies program offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the development of Jewish civilization, Israeli history and culture, and the study of the Hebrew language. Hebrew and Jewish Studies investigate the history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, ethnography and social theory of Jewish society and culture. Students are encouraged to engage in contemporary debates about ethnicity and identity, assimilation, exile and Diaspora cultures. Students benefit from the interdisciplinary breadth and the opportunity to combine this with options in Hebrew language study which is taught from beginners to advanced level. Students explore topics that draw on extensive archival resources available in Australia and internationally.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this major, students will be able to:
- obtain an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the Hebrew language, culture and society in accordance with their entry level; and
- acquire effective oral, aural and written communication skills that will enable them to act confidently in Hebrew-speaking environments and cultures, as well as the research and analytical skills to explore and critically evaluate issues from an array of disciplinary, linguistic and political perspectives; and
- gain knowledge of the social and cultural diversity of the Israel and the global Jewish community and develop the skills to work with people from a wide-spectrum of intercultural backgrounds; and
- display an informed, expansive and detailed knowledge of more than one period or culture of the Jewish and Israeli past by demonstrating a critical comprehension of a range of conceptual approaches to interpreting the past; and
- apply relevant research and analytical skills in conducting research on a defined topic according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the discipline and possess the ability to examine and evaluate multiple national and international debates in the field of Hebrew and Jewish studies; and
- demonstrate a high level of clarity and fluency in communication and collaboration, including oral and written presentation of evidence-based narratives; and
- show the ability to be self-motivated, reflective and goal-oriented and have the capacity to set goals and manage time and priorities in working effectively both independently and in groups.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
75 credit points
A major in Hebrew and Jewish studies consists of 100 points in total (25 points at level 1, 37.5 points at level two, 37.5 points at level 3) including the capstone subject in the final year as follows:
Level 1
- 25 point of level 1 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
Level 2
- 37.5 points of level 2 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
Level 3
- 25 points of level 3 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
- 12.5 point Compulsory Capstone subject: Research in Hebrew and Jewish Studies
A minor in Hebrew and Jewish Studies consists of 75 points in total (25 points at level 1, 25 points at level 2, 25 points at level 3)
Level 1
- 25 points of level 1 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
Level 2
- 25 points of level 2 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
Level 3
- 25 points of level 3 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
Please note that Hebrew Subjects require a placement test that will be conducted by the subject coordinator.
Subject Options
ENTRY POINT 1
Level 1 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR10001 | Hebrew 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HEBR10002 | Hebrew 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subjects (25 points) and one elective (12.5 points) from level 2.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR20005 | Hebrew 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HEBR20006 | Hebrew 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subjects (37.50 points).
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR30003 | Hebrew 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HEBR30004 | Hebrew 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JEWI30005 | Research in Contemporary Jewish Studies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENTRY POINT 3
Level 1 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR10005 | Hebrew 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HEBR10006 | Hebrew 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subjects (25 points) and one elective (12.5 points) from level 2.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR20007 | Hebrew 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HEBR20008 | Hebrew 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subject (12.5 points) and two elective subjects (25 points) from level 3.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWI30005 | Research in Contemporary Jewish Studies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENTRY POINT 5
Level 1 Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBR10011 | Hebrew 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HEBR10012 | Hebrew 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to choose three subjects (37.50 points) from level 2 electives listed below.
Level 3 Subjects
Students completing a major are required to complete the following subject (12.5 points) and two elective subjects (25 points) from level 3.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWI30005 | Research in Contemporary Jewish Studies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Level 2 Elective Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST20013 | The Holocaust & Genocide | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HIST20060 | Total War: World War II | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM20015 | Crisis Zone: Middle Eastern Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JEWI20007 | Modern Israel: Good Bad and Disputed | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JEWI20006 | Israelis & Palestinians: Conflict, Peace | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Elective Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST30015 | The Modern Middle East | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HIST30010 | Hitler's Germany | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JEWI30006 | Contemporary Israeli Culture & Identity | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
Links
http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/jewish-culture-societyLast updated: 30 January 2024