Hebrew Major & Minor

Major and Minor

Major in Modern Hebrew

A major in AALL with concentration in Modern Hebrew requires ten courses: eight courses in Hebrew and Israeli culture and literature, one departmental introductory course (AALL 121) and one AALL course in literature or culture of another language. Eight courses in Hebrew should include a minimum of three language courses of which two must be at the 100 level and a minimum of three literature and culture courses of which two must be taken within the AALL.

Suggested curriculum for students who should take intermediate level Hebrew:

Within the area of concentration

Language

Hebrew 63 Intermediate Hebrew I
Hebrew 64 Intermediate Hebrew II
Hebrew 125 Advanced Hebrew I
Hebrew 126 Advanced Hebrew II

Literature and culture

AALL 155 Introduction to Israeli Culture
AALL 156 Representing Holocaust
AALL 161 Contemporary Israeli Cinema
AALL 195s Special Topics: The Israel-Palestine Conflict

Required introductory course

AALL 121 Introduction to Asian and African Literature and culture

Outside the area of concentration

Any AALL course

Students who start with Hebrew at the 100 level can opt to take three language courses (e.g. Hebrew 125-126-183 or Hebrew 126-183-184) and five literature/culture courses:

The Minor

To earn the minor in Hebrew, students must complete five courses in the Department of Asian and African Languages and Literature fulfilling the following requirements:

Four courses must be taken in Hebrew language above the Hebrew 002 level. This would include any course with the HEB designation above the 002 level.
One course must be taken in Hebrew literature or Israeli culture taught in English. Currently, two courses fulfill this requirement: AAL 155: Introduction to Israeli Culture; and, AAL 183: Hebrew Literature in Translation.

Requirements for the minor may be fulfilled by study abroad credit. For information on study abroad and whether specific courses may be applied to the Hebrew minor, please contact the department.

For students studying Hebrew but who do not plan to complete the minor, Duke University also offers a certificate in Judaic Studies. Consult the Bulletin for specific requirements.

Please contact Professor Shai Ginsburg (shaig@duke.edu) for further information.

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