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Graduate Program

One-Year Program in Near Eastern Languages

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Overview

A shortened version of the program in Near Eastern Languages is available for students wishing to stay only one year.

The application form is available online and in printable format. Scholarships are also available for this program.

Enrollment

Open

Start Date

Sep 2, 2020

Program Length

1 Year

Tuition

ILS 26,000

Location

Jerusalem

Courses

Mandatory Courses

Students with no prior knowledge of the target language must start with Level 1. Students with prior knowledge must complete a written and oral placement test and receive a grade in order to validate a level. More information about the levels offered here.

Language CoursesECTS
Hebrew10.0
Hebrew10.0
Modern Standard Arabic 16.0
Modern Standard Arabic 26.0
Spoken Arabic 1 (Intensive)8.0
Spoken Arabic 28.0

Optative Courses

Students should choose 10.0 ECTS from the Optative course list. Courses in this list can also be chosen as electives. Elective registrations in addition to this amount will be subject to the regular course fee as listed in the administrative office.

Theoretical & Practical CoursesECTS
Arabic Philosophy1.5
Derivational Morphology2.0
Historical Geography III2.0
Historical Geography IV2.0
Introduction to Arabic Literature2.0
Introduction to Hebrew Literature1.5
Introduction to Jewish Sources1.5
Phonetics and Phonology2.0

Elective Courses

Students registered in the One-Year Program may register for 20.0 elective credits as part of the program. Elective registrations outside of this amount or not included in the below list are subject to the regular course fee as listed in the administrative office.

Language CoursesECTS
Spoken Arabic 38.0
Spoken Arabic 48.0
Spoken Arabic 58.0
Spoken Arabic 68.0
Spoken Arabic Advanced4.0
Modern Standard Arabic 36.0
Modern Standard Arabic 46.0
Modern Hebrew (Aleph, Aleph+, Beth, Beth+, Gimel, Gimel+)10.0
Biblical Hebrew III (Intensive)6.0
Biblical Hebrew IV6.0
Biblical Hebrew V6.0
Biblical Hebrew Readings3.0
Classical Syriac5.0
Bohairic Coptic I3.0
Bohairic Coptic II3.0
Theoretical & Practical CoursesECTS
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Philology1.5
Medieval Sources2.0
Issues in Teaching Ancient Languages1.5
The Notion of God According to the Tanakh, Christian Bible and Qur'an1.0
Applied Philology Seminar 1: Practicum1.0
Applied Philology Seminar 2: Practicum1.5
Applied Philology Seminar 3-6: Practicum10.0
Seminar Paper10.0
Entry Requirements
How to Apply
Scholarships
Fees
Disclaimer

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university is required.
  • Students are expected to be fluent in English.

Admissions

Please prepare the following documents in order to apply. Application can be submitted online or by mail.

  • A filled application form
  • A letter of motivation
  • Two letters of recommendation - at least one should be from an academic reference.
    Letters of recommendation must be sent directly by each reference (both through email or post).
  • A copy of your B.A. diploma or equivalent with description of courses and grades
    Transcripts must be sent directly from each university
  • An official copy of your B.A. transcript and other relevant transcripts
  • CV or résumé
  • A copy of the main page of your passport, with Israeli stamps if applicable
  • Two passport photographs
    Passport photos should be sent by post. Candidates who submit their applications after May 1 may submit clear digital passport photos.
  • Application Fee of 500 NIS

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.

Scholarships

Hierosolyma

50% | One Academic Year | 10 hrs/wk of volunteer work

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: May 31, 2020

Origen

25% | One Academic Year | 7 hrs/wk of volunteer work

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: May 31, 2020

Plato

75% | One Academic Year | 12 hrs/wk of volunteer work

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: May 31, 2020

Fees

Application Fee

ILS 500

For processing the application

Registration Fee

ILS 3,000

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.

Tuition Fee

ILS 26,000

Disclaimer

Students who successfully complete this program will receive a certificate from the Polis Institute.

ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

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