Hebrew University Option |
An incredible academic experience awaits Nativers who study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. These students learn from teachers who are the best in their fields as well as venture out and experience the historical locations about which they are learning. The Hebrew University portion of the year is divided into two parts, a mini-semester before and during the chaggim solely for the Nativers and the regular fall semester.Mini-SemesterDuring the first six weeks of Nativ, Nativers participate in a Mini-Semester offered exclusively to Nativers at Hebrew University . Nativers take special courses that provide a foundation of knowledge about Israel and Judaism. These courses are worth six academic credits. The context of the course may change from year to year, however main topics focused on are:
Academic CounselingIndividual counseling with an academic advisor is scheduled for every Nativer during the registration period. In addition, Nativ staff members are always available to assist with any academic issue that may arise during the semester.
Semester Program - Hebrew UniversityDuring the regular fall semester, Nativers select classes from the many interesting and stimulating courses offered by Hebrew University. All classes are held at the Rothberg International School, which is part of the Mount Scopus Campus of Hebrew University . Students register for select courses in Jewish, Israel, religious, or Middle East studies, as well as general studies courses (12-16 credit hours) from the One-Year and Freshman Year programs. Each Nativer also enrolls in a six to eight hour Ulpan (Hebrew language study), placed by level, to improve Hebrew reading, writing, and speaking skills. Nativ participants who meet the Hebrew requirements may take courses taught in Hebrew.
Listed below are some of the courses that have been offered at the Rothberg International School over the last few years.
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East • Biblical Israel: The Bible from Myth to History • Talmud as a Cultural Adventure • Jewish and Israeli Drama • Crises and Continuity: A History of the Jews in the Second Temple Period • From the Zionist Idea to Israeli Society • Foreign Policy of Israel • Political Communication in Israel • The Victory of Surrender: The Rise of Islam in the Middle East |