Intensive Biblical Hebrew Summer Language Institute

With the largest full time Middle Eastern Studies faculty in the country, a variety of courses at all levels of language, a thriving cultural environment, and strong Bible and Ancient Near East and Jewish Studies components, our Hebrew Studies program is committed to continually expanding our curriculum and helping you meet your academic and personal goals. Set in friendly Austin, the UT Biblical Hebrew Summer Language Institute represents out continued commitment to excellence.

The Biblical Hebrew Summer Language Institute at UT: Raising the Bar

The University of Texas at Austin's Biblical Hebrew Summer Institute offers an intensive language program for Beginners. The program will be coordinated by Professor Jo Ann Hackett, a leading Hebrew Bible scholar, a prominent authority in language teaching and development, and author of one of the best college grammar books of Biblical Hebrew. Her unique method will be used in this course.

The program is ten weeks in length (May 28-August 3, 2012) with a long-weekend break (July 6-9) in the middle, includes over 200 contact hours, and features:

• An intensive ten-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year
• Daily teaching sessions with an assistant to review and practice class material

Program Highlights

• Ten week duration from May 28-August 3, 2012
• Open to all qualified students (competitive admission by application)
• Four contact hours per day
• A rich cultural program with weekly lectures, guest speakers, and museum visits

Biblical Hebrew Language Courses

The Biblical Hebrew Summer Institute promises to offer students a rigorous course of instruction leading to higher levels of proficiency in the language. Students will emerge from the program with confidence in their ability to read, pronounce, and comprehend Biblical Hebrew and with a deepened appreciation for ancient Israelite culture.

Courses offered:

• Biblical Hebrew I
• Biblical Hebrew II

Who Should Apply?

All qualified undergraduate and graduate students interested in Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, or Semitic languages are encouraged to apply (competitive admission by application). The course assumes absolutely no background in Hebrew.

What Will It Cost?

The tuition for the program will be approximately $3,800, excluding travel, room and board, and other living expenses.

How Do I Apply?

The application may be downloaded from the link in the right sidebar. You may also visit the Middle Eastern Studies Office at WMB 6.122 on the UT campus. The priority deadline is March 1, 2012. Please contact us at utsummerinstitutes@austin.utexas.edu.