Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Hebrew and Semitic Studies)

专业详情

The Hebrew and Semitic Studies pathway  is designed for highly motivated students who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of Hebrew and related Semitic languages, together with the research skills necessary to carry out independent primary research work to a high academic standard through engagement with primary sources in Hebrew or another relevant Middle Eastern language. Students will also have the opportunity to study comparative Semitic linguistics as part of the course. Graduates will be well placed to pursue further research in a PhD programme, to use their skills and knowledge in the heritage sector, in education, or in any other field where cultural understanding, linguistic skills and high level critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are needed.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MPhil course, students will be able to:

· read, interpret and translate primary sources relevant to their research interests in Hebrew or other Middle Eastern languages;

· show a good understanding of more general scholarship on Semitic Linguistics and Middle Eastern Studies;

· show an in-depth knowledge of the secondary literature relevant to the subjects of their coursework and dissertation;

· formulate original research questions on Hebrew and Semitic Studies and produce a well-constructed argument to answer them;

· communicate their research findings in the form of an independent piece of research based on the use of primary and secondary sources; and

· use independent archival and library- and internet-based research skills concomitant with successful completion of a Masters-level degree in Hebrew and Semitic Studies.