The Hebrew Program at the University of Oklahoma includes six semesters of classroom coursework delving into the fundamentals, vocabulary, and grammar, all the way up to advanced conversation, reading, and writing. Students from all academic disciplines at OU are invited to learn Hebrew. The Hebrew Program is required or strongly recommended for many programs, such as: The bachelor’s degree in Judaic and Israel Studies; The minor in Judaic Studies; The bachelor’s and the minor in International Security Studies; and the bachelor’s in Middle Eastern Studies. The Hebrew Program is also a component of the Religious Studies Program. Students may minor in Hebrew, strengthening their position for the job market or further academic studies, and providing them with opportunities for many scholarships open to Hebrew minors. The size of the program facilitates individual attention from the faculty, and builds strong camaraderie among classmates in Hebrew courses. Students may also enroll in Independent Study, Honors Reading, Honors Research, and much more. Details can be found elsewhere on this site, as well as the OU Catalog.

HEBR 1115	Beginning Hebrew - An elementary course in modern and Biblical Hebrew. The course provides basic understanding, speaking, writing, and reading Hebrew, both modern and Biblical. Similarities and differences between modern and Biblical Hebrew are explored. (F, Sp) [I-FL]
HEBR 1225	Beginning Hebrew (continued) - Prerequisite: HEBR 1115. Focuses on all language skills: understanding, speaking, writing, reading of both modern and Biblical texts; including further exploration of similarities and differences between modern and Biblical Hebrew. By the end of this course, students are expected to write short dialogs. (F, Sp) [I-FL]
HEBR 2113	Intermediate Hebrew - Prerequisite: HEBR 1225. Further training in understanding, speaking, writing, and reading Hebrew, both modern and Biblical. Emphasis is given to grammar as well as to exploring differences in style between various Biblical texts, such as Torah versus prophets. (F)
HEBR 2213	Intermediate Hebrew II - Prerequisite: HEBR 2113. At the end of this course students will have acquired the ability to read longer texts, both modern and Biblical. They will be able to express themselves more sophisticatedly, and on more topics. (Sp)
HEBR 3113	Advanced Hebrew - Prerequisite: HEBR 2113 and HEBR 2213. Continued training in understanding, speaking, writing, reading literary texts and newspaper articles, as well as Biblical texts, such as poetry. Emphasis is given to discussions on and writing about these texts. (F)
HEBR 3223	Advanced Hebrew II - Prerequisite: HEBR 3113. A continuation of Advanced Hebrew I. The aim is to continue promoting the four language skills; students should be able to sophisticatedly and intelligently express themselves both orally and in writing. (Sp)
HEBR 3513	Biblical Hebrew - Prerequisite: HEBR 2113 or permission of instructor. Learn Biblical Hebrew and read from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in the original language. (Irreg.)
HEBR 3973	Hebrew Conversation - Prerequisite: HEBR 2213 or permission of the instructor. Intensive practice in speaking Hebrew on topics of everyday life, current events, and culture, with emphasis on the particular vocabulary and terminology of each of these fields. Although the focus of this course is oral communication, students will also read and write as well. (Irreg.)
MLLL 3063	Survey of Jewish Literature from Antiquity to the Present - Prerequisite: Junior standing. Provides a survey of Jewish literature from the Hebrew Bible to contemporary American literature, presented as a journey in which stops will be made at important places, covering all significant periods, genres and prominent writers. (F) [IV-WC]
MLLL 3073	The Hebrew Bible as Literature - Prerequisite: ENGL 1213/Expo 1213. The Hebrew Bible is the best selling book in America every single year. We will explore its greatness by reading various Biblical texts such as a great novella, the Joseph story; the greatest religious conversion narrative, Ruth; the poetry of Psalms, and the rise of David from shepherd to king, as well as other favorites to be determined by class. (Sp) [IV-WC]

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Dr. Ori Kritz is the Head of the Hebrew Program at OU, which is one component of her position as a full-time Professor in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. She received her Ph.D. (1993) and M.Phil. in Yiddish Literature from Columbia University in New York, and she received her Masters degree in Hebrew Literature and her Bachelors degree in Hebrew Literature and Philosophy, both from Tel Aviv University. Dr. Kritz teaches the entire spectrum of Hebrew courses offered at OU, as well as Jewish literature courses. Before joining the faculty at OU in 2003, Dr. Kritz taught in Israel (1995-2003) and at Emory University (1990-1995).

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OU Sites

• University of Oklahoma
• OU College of Arts & Sciences
• Hillel at the University of Oklahoma
• OU International Security Studies
• Schusterman Center for Judaic & Israel Studies
• OU Modern Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics
• OU Language Learning Center
• OU Religious Studies
• Shulhan Ivrit (OU Hebrew Club)
• Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) - Omega Upsilon (OU) Chapter

Off-Campus Sites

• Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
• Amichai: Audio & Video Streams from Israel
• Ancient Hebrew Research Center
• eTeacherHebrew: Online Hebrew Lessons
• Google Translate
• Hebrew Alphabet (Aleph-Bet)
• Hebrew Baby Names
• Hebrew for Christians
• Hebrew for ME
• Hebrew Language - My Jewish Learning
• Hebrew Language - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
• Hebrew Language Feature Films - Style Code Live
• Hebrew Language Guide
• HebrewPod101: Hebrew Audio & Video Lessons
• Learn Alphabet with “At Home With Hebrew”
• Morfix Free Online Dictionary
• Morim (Teachers) / L'Dobri Ivrit (Hebrew Speakers)
• My Hebrew Dictionary
• My Hebrew Name
• newSLATE: Personal Learning Workspace
• Omniglot: Online Encyclopedia of the Herew Writing System
• Online Hebrew Interlinear Bible - Scripture4All
• Project Ben-Yehuda: Classics of Hebrew Literature
• Stars21 Translator: English to Hebrew
• Stars21 Translator: Hebrew to English

The Hebrew Club is called Shulhan Ivrit which literally means Hebrew Table. Shulhan Ivrit welcomes all OU students who are interested in the Hebrew language and the cultures of people who speak Hebrew as a native language. Many members take Hebrew courses at OU, and some minor in Hebrew. However, all students at OU are welcome to join Shulhan Ivrit. At Shulhan Ivrit gatherings, members speak Hebrew, watch films in Hebrew, dance to Israeli music, cook (and eat!) Israeli dishes, and engage in many other exciting activities. Shulhan Ivrit does not meet on the occasions of religious holidays (e.g., Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur) out of respect for those observing the holidays.

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