Graduate Diploma in Arts - Hebrew and Jewish Studies

The Hebrew and Jewish Studies program offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the development of Jewish civilization, Israeli history and culture, and the study of the Hebrew language. Hebrew and Jewish Studies investigate the history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, ethnography and social theory of Jewish society and culture. Students are encouraged to engage in contemporary debates about ethnicity and identity, assimilation, exile and Diaspora cultures. Students benefit from the interdisciplinary breadth and the opportunity to combine this with options in Hebrew language study which is taught from beginners to advanced level. Students explore topics that draw on extensive archival resources available in Australia and internationally.

Students who complete this course should:

• obtain an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the Hebrew language, culture and society in accordance with their entry level;
• acquire effective oral, aural and written communication skills that will enable them to act confidently in Hebrew-speaking environments and cultures, as well as the research and analytical skills to explore and critically evaluate issues from an array of disciplinary, linguistic and political perspectives;
• gain knowledge of the social and cultural diversity of the Israel and the global Jewish community and develop the skills to work with people from a wide-spectrum of intercultural backgrounds;
• display an informed, expansive and detailed knowledge of more than one period or culture of the Jewish and Israeli past by demonstrating a critical comprehension of a range of conceptual approaches to interpreting the past;
• apply relevant research and analytical skills in conducting research on a defined topic according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the discipline and possess the ability to examine and evaluate multiple national and international debates in the field of Hebrew and Jewish studies;
• demonstrate a high level of clarity and fluency in communication and collaboration, including oral and written presentation of evidence-based narratives; and
• show the ability to be self-motivated, reflective and goal-oriented and have the capacity to set goals and manage time and priorities in working effectively both independently and in groups.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

• two core subjects (25 points)
• elective subjects (75 points)

Total 100 points

Please note:

Hebrew language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units) from Hebrew 1 through to Hebrew 6.

Student wishing to complete Hebrew language subjects will be required to sit a placement test conducted by the subject co-ordinator.

Depending on the number of Hebrew language subject taken, the Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation is only available part-time and normally takes 2 - 3 years to complete and is not available to international students.

Core Subjects

Two core subjects (25 points)

Elective Subjects

Elective subjects (75 points)

Please note:

Hebrew language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units) from Hebrew 1 through to Hebrew 6.

Student wishing to complete Hebrew language subjects will be required to sit a placement test conducted by the subject co-ordinator.

Depending on the number of Hebrew language subject taken, the Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation is only available part-time and normally takes 2 - 3 years to complete and is not available to international students.