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International Conference - Aramaic Language Studies: Historical Dimensions and Universals

FU's Institute for Semitic Studies goes to Heidelberg.

Sep 26, 2024

New Release: The Jewish Arabic dialect of ˁĀna

We are pleased to announce the publication of the book " The Jewish Arabic dialect of ˁĀna. Grammatical sketch and texts " by Dr. Assaf Bar-Moshe .

Jul 02, 2024

New release: Integrating Digital Humanities Courses into University-Level Language Studies Curriculum. (Simona Olivieri)

We are thrilled to announce the publication of an exceptional paper authored by our esteemed former colleague Dr. Simona Olivieri (Venice) titled "Integrating Digital Humanities Courses into University-Level Language Studies Curriculum".  The article sheds light on the courses on Digital Humanities (DH) offered at the Seminar für Semitistik und Arabistik, Freie Universität Berlin, spanning three semesters from 2021 to 2023.  We invite you to read this paper to gain insights into the evolving landscape of Digital Humanities in higher education. Please find more information below. Olivieri, Simona. 2024. “Integrating Digital Humanities Courses into University-Level Language Studies Curriculum.”  International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing  18 (1): 5–19.  https://doi.org/10.3366/ijhac.2024.0318 .  

Apr 12, 2024

New release: Current Research in Semitic Studies

It is our pleasure to announce the publication of the new book "Current Research in Semitic Studies: Proceedings of the Semitic Studies Section at the 34th DOT at Freie Universität Berlin". This book was edited by  Prof. Dr. Shabo Talay  and  Dr. Simona Olivieri . It presents current research results in the field of Semitic studies, which were presented during the 34th German Orientalist Day (DOT) at the Freie Universität Berlin. This publication promises a valuable insight into the latest developments and findings in this field.

Feb 28, 2024

New release: Folia Orientalia 60/2023 (new edition)

The new edition of Folia Orientalia, edited by  Maciej Klimiuk  and Arkadiusz Płonka, is now available online : The current issue contains an article by Assaf Bar Moshe (Freie Universität):The Prefix Vowels of the Prefix-Conjugation in the Jewish Arabic Dialect of ʿĀna: A Chain of Innovations and two reviews by Maciej Klimiuk. 

Jan 25, 2024

New release: Focus Construction with kî ʾim in Biblical Hebrew

We are pleased to announce the publication of the book " Focus Construction with kî ʾim in Biblical Hebrew " by  Dr. Grace J. Park !

Dec 11, 2023

Dr. Simona Olivieri is one of the "100 wichtigsten Köpfe der Berliner Wissenschaft 2023"

The Seminar für Semitistik und Arabistik congratulates  Dr. Simona Olivieri on her nomination for the series "100 wichtigsten Köpfe der Berliner Wissenschaft" by the  Tagesspiegel (T+)  on the 12th of October 2023.

Oct 12, 2023

New Dean of the Department: Prof. Dr. Shabo Talay

On October 1, 2023, Prof. Dr. Shabo Talay , professor of Semitic Studies, starts his term as new Dean of the Department of History and Cultural Studies of Freie Universität Berlin. The institute of Semitic studies warmly congratulates Prof. Talay on the new position and responsibilities as Dean and wishes him a successful term!

Oct 01, 2023

New release: OBUA-Toolbox

We are pleased to announce the publication of the " OBUA-Toolbox for Ombudspersons at Berlin Research Institutions ". The volume, authored by  Simona Olivieri , Viktor Ullmann , and Ege Hazer is published in the framework of the  OBUA Project  at the Seminar für Semitistik und Arabistik.

Sep 29, 2023

Neuerscheinung: Der neuaramäische Dialekt von Midyat (Miḏyoyo). Band II: Glossar

We are pleased to announce the publication of the second volume of "The Neo-Aramaic Dialect of Midyat (Miḏyoyo)". The volume, created by Prof. Otto Jastrow and Prof. Shabo Talay in collaboration with Nikita Kuzin, consists of the glossary.

Sep 22, 2023

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