This is a one-year program intended for language teachers who want to improve their teaching methodology or adapt it to immersive methods in any of the languages we offer at The Polis Institute. The goal is getting the necessary theoretical basis in Second Language Acquisition and methodological aspects and applying The Polis Method to their main language.
Open
Aug 24, 2021
1 Year
ILS 26 500 to 33 000 / Year
Jerusalem
Language Courses | ECTS |
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Main Language | |
Secondary Language |
The distribution of the academic hours in the main and secondary language will depend on the knowledge of the Main Language. No previous knowledge is necessary for the secondary language. This applies to languages offered at Polis Institute or DiaLogo Academy.
Theoretical & Practical Courses | ECTS |
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Issues in Teaching Languages | 1.5 |
Workshops | 3.0 |
Assistant Teaching | 4.0 |
Applied Philology Seminar: class observation | 1.5 |
Seminar Paper | 10.0 |
Students should choose up to 200 academic hours, including additional language courses. Any extra courses over 200 academic hours may be subject to a fee
Language Courses | ECTS |
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Additional language courses |
Theoretical & Practical Courses | ECTS |
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Lexicon, Code, and Interaction | 2.0 |
Syntax of Natural Languages | 2.0 |
Issues in Semitic Languages | 1.5 |
Ancient Greek Readings | |
Greek Lunch (Symposium) | |
Semitic Palaeography | 1.5 |
Seven Seals | |
Biblical Hebrew Readings | 3.0 |
Introduction to Arabic Philology | |
Rabbinic and Early Christian Literature | 1.5 |
Medieval Sources | 2.0 |
Islamic Modernity in Modern and Contemporary Arab Thought | 1.5 |
Modern Arabic Literature: Politics, Identity and Gender | 2.0 |
Selected Near Eastern Language | |
Historical Geography | |
Applied Philology Seminar 1: Practicum | 1.0 |
Applied Philology Seminar 3-6: Practicum | 10.0 |
Applied Philology Seminar 1: Arabic Folklore & Popular Stories | 1.0 |
The Genre of Parables in Gospels and Early Jewish Texts | 1.5 |
The Notion of God According to the Tanakh, Christian Bible and Qur'an | 1.0 |
Please prepare the following documents in order to apply. Application can be submitted online or by mail.
All documents must be submitted as PDF. Files should include the candidate’s family name followed by the item name (ex: Rodriguez passport copy). Documents can be sent individually.
Applications are examined by the Academic Board, which decides on the admission in the weeks following the submission of the full application.
This scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for two academic years, in the form of a tuition discount.
The recipient will receive a stipend up to 3,600 NIS per month. An additional stipend of 5,000 NIS may be awarded by the Management committee based on merit. Failure to fulfill the requirements will result in the revocation of the scholarship and the student will be responsible for paying the tuition in full.
Task Description: Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 30 hours of volunteer work per week in promotion during the academic year.
Prerequisites: Candidates should be students of a graduate program at Polis or have begun the application process. Candidates should also have demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, website design, and social media.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: September 1, 2021
This scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for one academic year, in the form of a tuition discount. The recipient of this scholarship will be required to fulfill 15 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
The recipient will maintain the Polis Academic Library collection and catalogue, as well as supervise fellow student volunteers in the various tasks necessary for the successful operation of the library.
Prerequisites: Applicants should be registered students at Polis. Candidates should also have previous library experience and at least a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in one of the fields of Humanities.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
Task Description: The recipient of this scholarship will teach 400 academic hours of Ancient Greek in the 2021-2022 academic year, with 10 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters, and 90 AH over the intensive Greek course in the August - September term. The recipient of this grant will receive a tuition discount and a stipend.
Prerequisites: Candidates should have a BA in one of the fields of Humanities. They should have reading and speaking fluency in Ancient Greek and the experience to teach the language following the Polis Method.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
Task Description: The recipient of this scholarship will teach 271 academic hours of Ancient Greek in the 2021-2022 academic year, with 6 hours/week in the fall and spring semesters, and 30 AH over the intensive Greek course in the August - September term. This candidate may also be asked to coordinate the Greek department and teach a total of 61 AH in the Emphasis in Teaching Ancient Languages track. The recipient of this grant will receive a tuition discount and a stipend.
Prerequisites: Candidates should have a BA in one of the fields of Humanities. They should have reading and speaking fluency in Ancient Greek and the experience to teach the language following the Polis Method.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
Recipient will teach at least 2 Ancient Greek language courses, over the academic year.
Task Description: - Recipient will teach at least 2 Ancient Greek language courses, over the academic year. - Recipient will have the right to register for free in courses of his choice offered at the institute for up to 12 ECTS. Beyond 12 ECTS, the recipient should pay half the tuition fee. - The schedule may be adjusted according to specific needs of the administration. - The recipient must coordinate their time so that volunteer hours can be completed.
Prerequisites: Candidates should have a BA in one of the fields of Humanities. They should have reading and speaking fluency in Ancient Greek and the experience to teach the language following the Polis Method.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
This scholarship will cover 50% of tuition for one academic year, in the form of a tuition discount. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 10 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
This scholarship will cover 75% of tuition for one academic year, in the form of a tuition discount. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 12 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: Grantees will complete all the possible levels of Greek as well as a special program of readings. If requested by the Greek Department, the grantee would start teaching the third year 6 hours a week (“Greek Lunches” and half of Ancient Greek, Level 1) and the following year 12 hours a week (Ancient Greek, Level 1, Greek Readings, Greek Lunches). The grantee will commit to be available to teach at Polis Institute at the end of the scholarship for at least 3 semesters. All applicants should be students of the MA in Ancient Philology at the Polis Institute or have begun the application process for the program. If the candidate has already an MA, the registration requested could be on the Fluency Program for Ancient Greek. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted. All candidates should have at least permanent residence in the country. All candidates are required to hold a BA.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
This scholarship will cover 75% of tuition for one academic year, in the form of a tuition discount. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 12 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year
Deadline: March 29, 2021
Prerequisites: All applicants should be fluent in Latin and students of the MA, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
NB: This grant is subject to the General Requisites of the Grant Fund, which can be found on the application form and upon request from the Administrative Office. These policies are in effect for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
For processing the application
Students who have been accepted to a program will be asked to confirm their attendance by paying the registration fee which is part of the total tuition fee for the academic year when they begin their studies.
Discount is available for students who are financing their studies from their own resources or loans or their close family.
Discount is available for students who register and pay in full by August 1, 2021.