Hebrew Education Abroad
Tel Aviv
Hosted by Tel Aviv University.
Academic Focus: Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Hebrew language, Religion, History, Political Science, International Studies
Program Information: Tel Aviv University's undergraduate study-abroad program allows students to learn Hebrew and absorb the fascinating land and culture of the people of Israel while taking extraordinary courses in English for full academic credit. The programs offer a rich variety of exciting courses in the fields of International Relations, Social Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies, History, Religion, and many more.
Approximate Dates:Fall: early August to early January (includes pre-term Ulpan course prior to the start of the regular academic semester) Spring: mid-January to early June (includes pre-term Ulpan course prior to the start of the regular academic semester)
Application deadlines:Fall: March 15; Spring: October 15
Languages: Hebrew, English.
Eligibility Requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing. CIPA strongly recommends that students take one course in Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Hebrew language, and/or other relevant topics prior to studying abroad in Israel.
Jerusalem
Hosted by Hebrew University.
Academic Focus: Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Hebrew language, Religion, History, Political Science, and International Studies, Archaeology, Literature, Philosophy, Communications, and Sociology.
Program Information: The Rothberg International School of Hebrew University offers a broad selection of courses for undergraduate students. These courses are designed to highlight the rich history, fascinating present and challenging future of the region. Courses range from Bible to Modern Hebrew Literature, from ancient Jewish history to modern Arab nationalism. Special programs for students from abroad have been conducted since 1955, when the One Year Program for American and Canadian students was instituted. Since then, the programs for overseas students have been steadily expanded and the number of courses offered greatly increased.
The School for Overseas Students was opened on Mount Scopus in October 1971 in the Horace W. Goldsmith Building. Currently, the School contains three major academic divisions: Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies (including six M.A. degree programs), and Hebrew Language Instruction. The Office of Student Activities, in conjunction with the Dean of Students Office, offers a wide spectrum of social and cultural activities to meet the needs of overseas students and to bring them into closer contact with Israeli society and culture. Students with sufficient knowledge of Hebrew are encouraged to attend departmental Hebrew University classes, and choose from a broad selection of courses in the faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Science.
Approximate Dates:Fall: early August to mid January (includes pre-term Ulpan course prior to the start of the regular academic semester)
Spring: mid January to early June (includes pre-term Ulpan course prior to the start of the regular academic semester).
Application deadlines:Fall: March 15; Spring: October 15
Languages: Hebrew, English.
Both programs in Jerusalem and at Tel Aviv University allow students to combine Hebrew language studies with Arabic language studies. For more information about these combined programs, the students must consult Emory College Education Abroad.
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Students choosing to go to Israel for a semester abroad have several options. Those options can be explored in great detail through Emory College Education Abroad. Students may spend a summer and a semester studying Hebrew in Israel. Credits are awarded based on the level of the courses that the students take. Kitah Aleph is the equivalent of the 100 level at Emory, Kitah Bet the equivalent of a 200 level, Kitah Gimmel the equivalent of a 300 level and Kitah Dalet the equivalent of a 400 level course. Students, who have received credit for taking a course at Emory, will not be eligible for repeated credits. Those who completed a 101 course and are placed in Kitah Aleph, will only be eligible to receive credit for 102 (if they had taken both 101 and 102 and place in Kitah Aleph, they are not eligible for any credits). Students, who have taken 201 and 202 at Emroy but place in Kitah Bet, will not be eligible for any credits. Students MUST be placed at a level higher than the one they had completed at Emory in order to get language credits for their study abroad.
Credits are awarded for summer classes and a semester session in the following manner: summer courses may receive 4 credits equivalent to the level of Hebrew offered at Emory. A Hebrew course taken during the semester will be given 4 credits of the equivalent level at Emory.
For more information about study abroad programs, please contact Emory College Education Abroad.