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B.A. in Hebrew and Semitic Studies - Biblical Track University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA

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$ 21,820 (US$ 21,820) a year

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Course summary

This program teaches Hebrew as a classical and living language and provides the opportunity to study the literature and thought of the cultures based on that language, in particular biblical Israel, medieval Judaism, and modern Israel. Majors in Hebrew studies are encouraged to spend the junior year at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Program modules

101 First Semester Hebrew, 102 Second Semester Hebrew, 103 Biblical Hebrew- First Semester, 104 Biblical Hebrew- Second Semester, 201 Third Semester Hebrew, 202 Fourth Semester Hebrew, 211 Introduction to Judaism, 217 Introduction to Biblical Literature, 218 Survey of Hebrew Literature: Medieval to Modern Periods, 237 Biblical Poetry in Translation, 241 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology, 299 Directed Study, 301 Introduction to Hebrew Literature, 302 Introduction to Hebrew Literature, 303 Biblical Hebrew-First Semester, 304 Biblical Hebrew-Second Semester, 307 Elementary Ancient Egyptian Language, 308 Elementary Ancient Egyptian Language, 323 Biblical Texts, 324 Biblical Texts, 328 Classical Rabbinic Literature in Translation, 332 Prophets of the Bible, 343 Israeli Fiction in Translation, 346 Jewish Literature of the Greco-Roman Period, 351 Religions of the Ancient Near East, 355 Representations of Women in 20th C. Jewish Literature, 356 Zionism in Thought, Culture and Literature: From Inception to the State, 368 The Bible in the Middle Ages, 371 Topics in Jewish Civilization, 376 Ancient Jewish Psychology and Ethics, 377 Jewish Cultural History (in English), 378 Jewish Cultural History (in English), 401 Survey of Modern Hebrew Literature, 402 Survey of Modern Hebrew Literature, 407 Intermediate Ancient Egyptian Language, 408 Intermediate Ancient Egyptian Language, 417 History-telling in the Bible, 446 Holy Places and Sacred Times in Rabbinic Literature, 448 Classical Rabbinic Texts, 451 Biblical Archaeology, 460 Medieval Hebrew Biblical Commentaries, 473 Jewish Civilization in Medieval Spain (in English), 513 Biblical Texts, Poetry, 514 Biblical Texts, Poetry, 533 Readings in Contemporary Hebrew Literature, 534 Readings in Contemporary Hebrew Literature, 601 Aramaic I, 602 Aramaic II, 603 Ugaritic Texts, 604 Canaanite Dialects, 605 Syriac I, 606 Syriac II.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must complete a university-preparatory secondary school curriculum. The curriculum must include the specific courses such as minimum 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, Social Studies and Science, 2 years of Single Foreign Language and Additional Academic/Fine Arts. They must possess a minimum GPA of 3.5 to 3.9. International applicants whose native language is not English and who were not educated in an entirely English-speaking country must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 on the paper test, 213 on the computer test, or 80 on the Internet-based test is required for admission.

University of Wisconsin - Madison accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Wisconsin - Madison

Department name

College of Letters and Science, Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies

Venue / office name

College of Letters and Science, Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

1346 Van Hise Hall 1220 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MADISON
Wisconsin
53706

Venue description

The Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies at UW-Madison teaches Hebrew as a classical and living language and provides the opportunity to study the literature and thought of the cultures based on that language, including biblical Israel, rabbinic and medieval Judaism, and modern Israel. Courses are also offered in areas of study cognate to the above: Semitic languages, archaeology, and Jewish cultural history. Advanced courses teach the methodology of scholarly investigation.

Telephone number

+1 608 262 3204

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Yes

Accommodation details

University of Wisconsin - Madison provides the on campus housing for students and they are free to choose a variety of housing options, including the University Residence Halls and a variety of privately owned residence halls, apartments, houses, and condos that surround campus. Most first-year students live in residence halls, while students in their second, third, and fourth years of study typically live in campus-area housing. The University Residence Halls are home to nearly 6,900 students and offer an ever-increasing variety of programs and services. Residence hall rooms include the basics (beds, desks, chairs), as well as telephone and free cable TV, high-speed Internet, and refrigerators. The residence halls have modern, simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms suitable for either single or double occupancy. Each room is equipped with single beds with pillows and bed linens, dressers or shelving, bookcase, desks, desk chairs, and a small refrigerator. Data jacks are available in every room. Cable jacks in each room are also active in case they choose to bring their own television. Wireless access is available in floor lounges and dining areas. Laundry facilities, vending and ice machines are located in most buildings. Lounges provide televisions and a casual social area. For the comfort of all guests, all campus buildings are smoke-free. Typically, men and women are housed on separate floors with shared bath facilities for each gender. Bathrooms are spacious with separate individual showers and dressing areas for privacy. Food service is popular and convenient. Students can choose from a variety of dining rooms, carryout stores, delis, coffee houses, and even delivery services. And they are constantly increasing the selections of organic, vegetarian, vegan, and kosher foods. Residents pay only for the food they select (a meal plan is not required) using their Housing Food debit account, which is part of the student ID card (Wiscard).

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