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Polis – The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities
Modern Hebrew / Spoken Arabic / Modern Standard Arabic – Language Courses Fall Semester 2022
- Jerusalem, Israel
Course
Part time
4 months
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Hebrew, Arabic, English
This fall we will be offering the following language courses at our Jerusalem Campus, and/or Online as indicated under course descriptions: Modern Hebrew (All Levels), Spoken Arabic (All Levels), and Modern Standard Arabic (Levels 1 & III). Modern Hebrew is the majority spoken language in Israel, and one of the country’s two official languages. Arabic is the language of 22 Member States of UNESCO, a language with more than 422 million speakers in the Arab world.
Polis – The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities
One-Year Certificate in Jerusalem Studies
- Jerusalem, Israel
Certificate
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The objective of this new one-year graduate program is to appreciate Jerusalem in its cultural, historical, and linguistic diversity. Students will spend considerable time in direct contact with various communities in order to gain a firsthand understanding. This will include overseeing socio-linguistic questionnaires, recording interviews, visiting historically significant sites, and meeting with community representatives. In addition, they will explore primary historical sources such as the writings of Josephus, Byzantine pilgrims, and Muslim geographers. They will learn the science of ancient inscriptions (epigraphy) with field trips to decipher Greek and Arabic incscriptions. They will discover the "other" languages of Jerusalem such as Syriac, Latin, Coptic, and Greek.
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Polis – The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities
Biblical Hebrew / Classical Syriac / Latin / Coptic / Ancient Greek – Language Courses Fall semester 2022
- Jerusalem, Israel
Course
Part time
3 months
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English, Latin, Greek, Hebrew
This fall we will be offering the following ancient language courses at our Jerusalem Campus, and/or Online as indicated under course descriptions: Latin (Levels I, II, & III), Ancient Greek (All Levels), Biblical Hebrew (Levels I, II, & IV), Classical Syriac (Level I), and Coptic (Level I). All courses are taught using the Polis Method, which is based on total language immersion from the very first class.
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Studying languages at the Preparatory level in Israel provides a unique opportunity to enhance your communication skills and connect with diverse cultures. Israel's educational approach emphasizes experiential learning, fostering an environment where you can immerse yourself in language use while developing practical competencies.
In this program, you’ll delve into essential language skills, including advanced conversation techniques, writing refinement, and comprehension strategies. Common courses cover grammar, phonetics, and translation methods. The curriculum focuses on practical language application, allowing you to explore the nuances of different languages and their cultural contexts. Students strengthen adaptability as they engage with new perspectives and ideas in their language studies.
Graduates of Preparatory language programs often find opportunities in fields like translation, teaching, and community outreach. The skills you acquire are globally relevant, preparing you for various roles that require multilingual communication. As you progress through the program, you'll build confidence and critical thinking abilities, essential for effective language use in both personal and professional settings.