Overview
Modern Hebrew is the spoken language of the State of Israel. As such, Modern Hebrew has all the features of a live language and the language is part of a vibrant culture.
The Modern Hebrew program starts from scratch as students gain vocabulary and grammar that enables them to read, write, listen, and converse in Modern Hebrew. Along with language learning, the students are also exposed to Israeli culture. Throughout the courses, a variety of topics will be covered in your classes such as:
- Israeli Society and Culture,
- Israeli Literature in Translation
- Israeli Wars
- Israeli Movies
- Israeli songs and contemporary Israeli poetry
- Israeli books of different literary genres: a murder mystery, an autobiography, and a love story
- and other topics such as the building of the state, love and war, immigration to a new society, gender representation in society
Modern Hebrew has its own club, MEDABRIM, which meets weekly to socialize and practice conversing in Modern Hebrew, as well as having fun group activities such as cooking Israeli food and watching an Israeli movie.
Studying Modern Hebrew can prepare you for virtually any job. Learning a second language gives insights and critical skills that will inform any profession. Our students come from all disciplines. They add our Modern Hebrew Certificate to their studies of:
- History
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Jewish Studies
- English (literature concentration)
Students who have graduated from our program have acquired jobs such as:
- The Foreign Office
- Peace Corps
- English Second language teacher
- Academic Research in Israel
- Rabbinical Career
- Coordinator of the youth education program in synagogues
Successful completion of the curriculum satisfies ASU’s second language requirement. While these programs listed incorporate a certificate in Modern Hebrew, you can add this credential to anything you might be studying! Contact our advisors to find out how you can make it happen!
Degrees
Modern Hebrew (Certificate)
A certificate in modern Hebrew adds context and nuance to any study of the complex issues at play in the current Middle East.
Outreach Programs
The SILC Attaches Club is a club that brings all languages and cultures from SILC together. People are able to learn about different cultures in a fun way when studying a language. Understanding different cultures are such an important attribute to have, and it is one you can obtain through SILC Attaches. This club creates community events and outreach projects and plans fun get-togethers.
The ability to speak another language opens up more opportunities for scholarships and fellowships. Take a look at our SILC scholarships. ASU also offers an extensive database for you to search through and find the right ones to apply for.
Here is a list of a few scholarships specific for language: