Hebrew and Aramaic Languages and Cultures
| Specialisatie van: | Classics and Ancient Civilisations |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Classics and Ancient Civilisations |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60821 |
In onze eenjarige masteropleiding Hebrew and Aramaic Languages and Culture bestudeer je niet alleen klassiek Hebreeuws en de diverse Aramese talen in hun 3000-jaar oude geschiedenis, maar heb je ook de mogelijkheid cursussen te volgen in de modern Hebreeuwse taal en literatuur en de huidige Israëlische maatschappij. Ook is het mogelijk je te verdiepen in verschillende Aramese talen en culturen, zoals Syrisch, Targumisch Aramees en Rijksaramees. Het departement Hebreeuws en Aramees van Universiteit Leiden is het enige departement ter wereld dat beide talen aanbiedt.
Career
As a graduate from the MA in Hebrew and Aramaic Languages and Culture you will be qualified to move on to further research work—or teaching—in academic institutions. Further, you will be qualified to find work as a teacher, translator of contemporary literature or Biblical texts, or in university libraries. A specialisation in Modern Hebrew and contemporary Israeli society, by contrast, can open up a number of possibilities requiring expertise in a field of Middle Eastern Studies, for instance in multi-national companies or government institutions. However, the broad analytical and communicative skills acquired will enable you embark on many kinds of jobs which require thorough, yet creative thinking.
Some figures about graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies
How successful are they in finding a job?
- 90 % found a job within six months.
- 90 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.
In which sector do they find jobs?
- Research: 30
- Teaching: 13
- Publishing / book sector: 13
- Idealistic organisation: 13
- Communication: 4
- Business services: 4
- Other: 22
What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)
Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )
