Program Overview

Program Details

The University of Copenhagen offers a course titled "Hebrew Literature and Culture" (HMØB0136EU) as part of its academic programs.

Course Description

The course focuses on modern Middle Eastern literature and cultural production within their geographical and historical contexts, including the Arab-speaking countries, Israel, Iran, or Turkey. Students will work with literary texts, films, and audiovisual products to develop their ability to read, understand, analyze, and translate texts and films with a perspective on the cultural history and general history of the studied area.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are aligned with the BA 2022 study order, specifically the Hebrew Literature and Culture module (HHEB00811E).

Teaching Materials

Teaching materials will be provided during the course and in Absalon.

Teaching Method

The course will be taught through class instruction.

Workload

The estimated workload for the course is as follows:

• Lectures: 56 hours
• Preparation: 354 hours (estimated)
• Guidance: 2 hours
• Examination: 0.5 hours
• Total: 412.5 hours

Feedback

Feedback will be provided orally throughout the course.

Examination

The course examination will be worth 15 ECTS points.

Additional Information

• Language: English
• Course code: HMØB0136EU
• ECTS points: 15
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Autumn
• Schedule group: To be determined
• Course capacity: Not specified
• The course is also offered as part of continuing education.

Academic Administration

• Study board: Study Board for Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies
• Offering institute: Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies
• Offering faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Course responsible: Claus Valling Pedersen
• Instructors: Liora Sian, among others.