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Hebrew at UC Davis


The Hebrew letters existed before the creation of the world.
(From the Aggadah)

Hebrew and Arabic writing go from east to west
Latin writing from west to east
Languages are like cats:
You must not stroke their hair the wrong way.
(From "Temporary Poem of my Time" by Yehuda Amichai)

Hebrew is unique. After 2000 years, when nobody spoke it as their mother tongue, it was revived into a full and vigorous language. Today over 7 million people speak it. Hebrew is a Semitic language that developed in the 12th century BCE; it is the language of David's psalms, the prophets' call for justice, and contemporary Israeli soccer stadiums. Written from right to left, it includes a wealth of expressions, poetry, literature, and prayers and is one of the official languages of the state of Israel.

Intermediate Hebrew in UC Davis (HEB 21, 22, 23), includes Modern Hebrew - speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as, Biblical Hebrew - vocabulary and grammar of the Biblical text.

Join this fun class to acquire knowledge and speaking experience in a renewed, growing and fascinating language. Qualified students who join the second year Hebrew can fulfill their language requirement, while adding four units of modern Hebrew and one unit of Biblical Hebrew to their curriculum.

If you are interested in courses related to Jewish or Israeli history and culture, please visit the Jewish Studies Program website.

Qumran Scrolls



Language Placement/ Proficiency Exam

Students who have taken Hebrew in high school for two years or from other institutions are encouraged to take the language placement exam to determine what level of Hebrew (elementary, intermediate, or advanced) to enroll in. To schedule and learn more information about the placement exam, contact Prof. Galia Franco at ghfranco@ucdavis.edu.


Courses Offered

To view the full descriptions of these courses, please visit the expanded course descriptions.


Fall 2011
Course Title CRN Days/Times Location Instructor
HEB 1
 Elementary Hebrew:
Modern Hebrew
 66889
 MTWF 9:00-9:50
 207 Wellman
 Galia Franco
HEB 1 Elementary Hebrew:
Modern Hebrew - LAB
 66889 R 9:00-9:50
 207 Wellman
 Galia Franco
HEB 21 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I1
 83703
 M-F 10:00-10:50
 207 Wellman
 Galia Franco

Winter 2012
Course Title CRN Days/Times Location Instructor
HEB 2
 Elementary Hebrew:
Modern Hebrew
 37222
 MTWF 9:00-9:50
    267 Olson
 Galia Franco
HEB 2 Elementary Hebrew:
Modern Hebrew -(LAB)
 37222   R     9:00-9:50
    267 Olson Galia Franco
HEB 22 Intermediate Modern Hebrew II
 37224
 M-F 10:00-10:50
    267 Olson Galia Franco


Spring 2012
Course Title CRN Days/Times Location Instructor
HEB 3
 Elementary Hebrew:
Modern Hebrew
 76826
 MTWF 9:00-9:50
 TBA
 Galia Franco
HEB 3
 Elementary Hebrew:
Modern Hebrew - LAB
 76826 R 9:00-9:50
 TBA
 Galia Franco
HEB 23 Intermediate Modern Hebrew I1
 93350
 M-F 10:00-10:50
 TBA
 Galia Franco


People

Galia Franco
Lecturer
Office: 911 Sproul
Email: ghfranco@


Laura Barrera
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Office: 215 Sproul
Phone: 752-0835
Email: ljbarrera@