BA in Hebrew (Modern) (Intermediate) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

Modern Hebrew serves as the contemporary standard version of the language, with around nine million speakers worldwide. The Modern Hebrew major provides a comprehensive language acquisition program that focuses on five essential competencies: listening comprehension, verbal communication, reading comprehension, written expression, and cultural understanding. As you progress through the program, you'll enhance your capabilities in these linguistic and cultural areas.

While the curriculum emphasizes everyday conversational Hebrew, you'll also explore diverse spoken and written formats throughout your studies, from news media to literary works including poetry. Upon completing the major, you'll achieve fluency in Modern Hebrew across multiple contexts while developing analytical skills to examine its linguistic characteristics, along with its associated literature and cultural traditions.

The program accommodates students at various proficiency levels through multiple entry points. After taking a placement assessment, you'll be enrolled in the most appropriate course level, ensuring a structured and effective learning journey.

Thanks to the strong alignment between this program and the offerings at Hebrew University's Rothberg International School in Jerusalem, students have the unique opportunity to complete portions of their studies at this prestigious Israeli institution.