Hebrew Language

• Professional Translation Skills: Mastery of both written and oral (consecutive and simultaneous) translation across various fields, including economic, legal, political, and media sectors.
• Advanced Linguistic Proficiency: Ability to read and write extended sentences, analyze complex meanings, and identify main and secondary ideas in diverse Hebrew texts.
• Scientific Research & Authorship: Competence in conducting linguistic research and contributing to the field of Hebrew translation to serve community and developmental needs.
• Cultural & Literary Understanding: Familiarity with Hebrew culture, literature, and social nuances to facilitate effective intercultural communication.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in using modern translation technologies and dictionary skills (symbols, abbreviations, cross-references) to enhance professional output.
• Community Support: Ability to provide linguistic consultations and specialized language courses to national institutions.

• Common First Year (CFY): You must first be admitted to and successfully complete the Humanities Track at KSU.
• GPA Threshold: After the CFY, placement into the Hebrew major is competitive. While the minimum required GPA can fluctuate annually based on demand, you generally need a cumulative GPA of 3.0/5.0 or higher to be considered.
• Weighted Score: For Saudi nationals, admission is calculated via a composite score:
  • 50% High School GPA.
  • 25% General Aptitude Test (Qudrat).
  • 25% Achievement Test (Tahsili).
• Language Prerequisite: Since the medium of instruction for core translation courses is Arabic, non-native speakers must demonstrate high proficiency or complete a preparatory Arabic course at KSU.

Common First Year – First Semester

• ENGL 100 – English Language (Compulsory) – 6 credit hours – University

• FGB 101 – Fitness and Health Culture (Compulsory) – 1 credit hour – University

• NHG 101 – University Skills (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – University

• STAT 102 – Introduction to Statistics (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – University

• TQN 102 – Computer Skills (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – University

Common First Year– Second Semester

• ARB 118 – Reading Skills (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – College

• 160 – Listening and Speaking 1 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 161 – Reading and Writing 1 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 162 – Grammar 1 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 163 – Vocabulary 1 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

Second Year – First Semester

• ARB 140 – Writing Skills (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – College

• 260 – Listening and Speaking 2 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 261 – Reading and Writing 2 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 262 – Grammar 2 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 263 – Vocabulary 2 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

Second Year – Second Semester

• ARB 234 – Grammar 1 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – College

• 277 – Listening and Speaking 3 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 278 – Reading and Writing 3 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 273 – Hebrew Grammar 1 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 274 – Hebrew Morphology 1 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

Third Year – First Semester

• ARB 255 – Specialized Writing (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – College

• 360 – Hebrew Language Culture 1 (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 361 – Listening and Speaking 4 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 362 – Reading and Writing 4 (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 363 – Hebrew Grammar 2 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 364 – Hebrew Morphology 2 (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

Third Year – Second Semester

• ARB 350 – Applied Stylistics (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – College

• 370 – Introduction to Translation (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 371 – Introduction to Linguistics (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 372 – Grammar Applications (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 373 – Morphological Applications (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 374 – Dictionaries (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

Fourth Year – First Semester

• 460 – Issues and Problems in Translation (Compulsory) – 3 credit hours – Department

• 461 – Translation in Political Fields (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 462 – Oral Translation (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 463 – Computer Applications in Translation (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 464 – Translation in Media Fields (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 465 – Hebrew Language Culture 2 (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

Fourth Year – Second Semester

• 470 – Translation in Literary Fields (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 471 – Translation in Military Fields (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 472 – Oral Translation 2 (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

• 473 – Project (Compulsory) – 4 credit hours – Department

• 474 – Translation in Social Fields (Compulsory) – 2 credit hours – Department

University Requirements

The student must choose 2 credit hours from the following courses:

• SAL 100 – Studies in Syrah (Prophet’s Life) – 2

• SAL 101 – Fundamentals of Islamic Culture – 2

• SAL 102 – Family in Islam – 2

• SAL 103 – Economic System in Islam – 2

• SAL 104 – Political System in Islam – 2

• SAL 105 – Human Rights – 2

• SAL 106 – Medical Fqih – 2

• SAL 107 – Work Ethic – 2

• SAL 108 – Contemporary Issues – 2

• SAL 109 – Women’s Role in Development – 2