Introduction

The modern Hebrew program educates students in modern Hebrew language and literature. Professional and research interests of the faculty in Hebrew include literary history and criticism, linguistics, translation, language and technology, the teaching of Hebrew as a foreign language, and several aspects of culture. The program prepares students for academic, government, and business careers as well as employment in Jewish community activities. A flyer detailing requirements for the program is available in the departmental office.

Biblical Hebrew is listed in catalogue as HEBR 121 and 122, 221 and 222.  Four semesters of biblical Hebrew.  First semester (HEBR 121) is grammar intensive, with translation of Genesis 22 the last three weeks.  Second semester (HEBR 122), more grammar and translation of Genesis 28 and 29, and Exodus 3.  Third semester (HEBR 221) finish the grammar and translation of extended narrative, Genesis, or Exodus.  Fourth semester (HEBR 222), translation of extended narrative ( I Samuel) with introduction to textual criticism and  masorah notes.   

Hebrew Language Program
Purdue University
Foreign Languages and Literatures Department
640 Oval Drive
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2039