Liberal Arts
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Critical Languages offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Students enroll in these courses for a variety of reasons, which include career goals, personal interest, preparation for study abroad, and the desire to fulfill college graduation requirements.

For students in any major, Critical Languages offers many courses taught in English, including:

General Education courses in Chinese and Japanese literature, film, and popular culture—all given in translation—invite students from any major to develop familiarity with Chinese and Japanese culture.
Israeli literature as well as Hebrew literature from the Diaspora. Thematically, these courses explore contemporary Israel and its relations to its region and the world as well as the Jewish historical experience and the cultural heritage.
Courses are offered in Arabic literature and film. These courses invite students from any major to develop familiarity with the cultures of countries and regions where Arabic is used as the primary language of communication.

Within Critical Languages, students can earn a major in Japanese (at TUJ only - see the Temple University Japan menu at the bottom of the CLA menu on left), a Minor in Japanese, or Certificates of Specialization in Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese. Students may declare a major or minor in Hebrew by the end of the Fall 2012 semester; it will be phased out after this term. Critical Languages courses also count toward many of the requirements and electives of the Asian Studies major and minor. Students are encouraged to study Japanese language and culture at Temple University in Japan. Contact the Office of International Programs for more information.

Arabic

Minor in Arabic

The minor in Arabic focuses on intermediate and advanced language skills and an understanding of contemporary Arabic culture. Students who already have a grounding in Arabic and are interested in languages, literature, film, and culture will find this minor of particular interest. This program is ideal for students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. Students who place out of one or more of the Arabic language courses may replace those requirements with independent study or electives as approved by the Arabic faculty advisor.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Arabic 2002 Arabic Intermediate II 3
Arabic 3001 Arabic Advanced I 3
Arabic 3002 Arabic Advanced II 3
Elective Selected in consultation with the Arabic faculty advisor. 3
Select two from: 6
Arabic 2012 Contemporary Arabic Literature (in Translation)
Arabic 2021 Contemporary Arabic Society in Film (in Translation)
Arabic 0868 World Society in Literature and Film
Total 18

Certificate of Specialization in Arabic

A Certificate of Specialization in Arabic focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Arabic socially and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program has two tracks: one for undergraduate students who enter Temple University with little or no previous background in Arabic; and one for students who enter Temple University with a previous background in Arabic. The curriculum consists of six developmentally-sequenced semesters of instruction in Arabic. Students with no background in Arabic will begin the six-course sequence with Arabic 1001. Students who enter the program with a placement above Arabic 1001 will need to complete the six-course requirement by taking either or both Arabic 4183 and 4283. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses to qualify for the certificate.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Arabic 1001* Arabic Elements I 4 LC
Arabic 1002* Arabic Elements II 4 LC
Arabic 2001 Arabic Intermediate I 3 LC
Arabic 2002 Arabic Intermediate II 3
Arabic 3001 Arabic Advanced I 3
Arabic 3002 Arabic Advanced II 3
Total 18-20

*Students who place above Arabic 1001 will need to complete the six-course requirement by taking either or both Arabic 4183 and 4283.

Minor in Chinese

The minor in Chinese focuses on learning Chinese language, literature, film, and culture. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in China and its culture. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Chinese 2002 Chinese Intermediate II 3
Chinese 3001 Chinese Advanced I 3
Chinese 3002 Chinese Advanced II 3
Elective Selected in consultation with the Chinese faculty advisor. 3
Select two from: 6
Chinese 2011 Pre-Modern Chinese Literature
Chinese 2022 Contemporary Chinese Urban Film and Fiction in Translation
Chinese 0868 World Society in Literature and Film
Total 18

Certificate of Specialization in Chinese

A certificate of specialization in Chinese focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Chinese socially and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in China and its culture. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Chinese 1001 Chinese Elements I 4
Chinese 1002 Chinese Elements II 4 LC
Chinese 2001 Chinese Intermediate I 3 LC
Chinese 2002 Chinese Intermediate II 3
Chinese 3001 Chinese Advanced I 3
Chinese 3002 Chinese Advanced II 3
Total 20

Hebrew Division

Ayala Guy, Advisor
215-204-8274
ayala.guy@temple.edu

Note: The Hebrew major and minor curricula are being phased out, beginning in the Fall 2012 semester.

If you intend to major or minor in Hebrew, you must declare it during the Fall 2012 semester.

Summary of Degree Requirements

1. University Requirements

Math 0701 (4sh) and/or English 0701 (4sh), if required by placement testing.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. See below for a list of the specific courses required for your major.
Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.

2. College of Liberal Arts Requirements

Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including: 90 credits in CLA/CST courses, 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
For Humanities majors, 6 upper level credits must be earned in the Social Sciences: African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Mathematical Economics, Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior and Plasticity, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies , or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.

3. Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements

1) All students must complete the second level of a foreign language;

2) All students must complete at least one course from the GenEd World Society category; and

3) All students must complete one of the following options:

Third level of a foreign language;

Demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language;

A second General Education World Society course;

Study Abroad at an approved program; or

Take one Global Studies course from the list on the CLA College Graduation Requirements page.

4. Major Requirements (39 s.h.)

Specifically Required courses:

Hebrew 1002

Hebrew 2001

Hebrew 2002

Hebrew 3098

Electives in Major

Four Hebrew courses at the 3000/4000 level

One writing intensive elective at the 3000/4000 level

One Bible course at the 4000 level

5. General Electives vary according to a student's individual program of study. Consult your academic advisor for more information.

Requirements for the Major - Hebrew

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew 1001 or equivalent placement.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Hebrew 1002 Elements II 4 LA
Hebrew 2001 Intermediate I 3 LB
Hebrew 2002 Intermediate II 3
Hebrew 3098 Advanced Hebrew Readings I (Capstone) 3 WI
Hebrew Electives Four Hebrew courses at the 3000/4000 level 12
Hebrew Elective One writing-intensive elective at the 3000/4000 level 3 WI
Hebrew Elective One Bible course at the 4000 level 3
Total 31

At least one elective must be writing-intensive, ending in -96, -97, or -98. A total of two writing-intensive Hebrew courses, one of which must be the capstone course, are required for the major.

Year Abroad

Students declaring concentration in the Division of Hebrew are encouraged to spend one year attending one of the universities of Israel.

Requirements for the Minor - Hebrew

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Select two introductory courses: 6-8
Hebrew

Hebrew 1001 & 1002

2001 & 2002 Elements I & II
or
Intermediate I & II LA

LB
Advanced students will take two electives instead of the above courses.
The following courses: 6
GRC
Hebrew/JST
1068
3797 Israel in the Middle East
Literature and Art of the Holocaust

WI
Hebrew Electives Any two Hebrew courses above 2000 level 6
Total 18-20

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plan for the Hebrew Major

Freshman Year – 1st Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
English 0802, 0812, or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Hebrew 1001 Elements I 4 LA
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
Subtotal 15
Freshman Year – 2nd Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
Hebrew 1002 Elements II 4 LA
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Science & Technology I 3 GS
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
Subtotal 16
Sophomore Year – 1st Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Hebrew 2001 Intermediate I 3 LB
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Science & Technology II 3 GS
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
Any 0800-4999 One Elective in Any School or College 2
Subtotal 17
Sophomore Year – 2nd Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Hebrew 2002 Intermediate II 3
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3-4 GA
GenEd 08xx or 09xx World Society 3 GG
CLA/CST 2000+ One 2000+ CLA/CST Course 3
Hebrew 3000+ One 3000+ Hebrew Course 3
Subtotal 15-16
Junior Year – 1st Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
CLA/CST 2000+ One 2000+ Social Science/CST Course 3
Hebrew 3000+ One 3000+ Hebrew Course 3
Hebrew 3000+ One 3000+ Hebrew Course 3
CLA/CST 2000+ One 2000+ CLA/CST Course 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
Subtotal 15
Junior Year – 2nd Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
CLA/CST 2000+ One 2000+ Social Science/CST Course 3
Hebrew 3000+ One 3000+ Hebrew Course 3
Hebrew 3000+ One Writing-Intensive 3000+ Hebrew Course 3 WI
CLA/CST 2000+ One 2000+ CLA/CST Course 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
Subtotal 15
Senior Year – 1st Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Hebrew 4000+ One 4000-Level Bible Course 3
Hebrew 3098 Advanced Hebrew Readings I 3 WI
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
Subtotal 15
Senior Year – 2nd Semester
Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
CLA/CST 2000+ One 2000+ CLA/CST Course 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
CLA/CST 0800-4999 Any CLA/CST Elective 3
Any 0800-4999 One Elective in Any School or College 3
Any 0800-4999 One Elective in Any School or College 3
Subtotal 15
Degree Total 123

Minor in Japanese

The Minor in Japanese emphasizes language study while also recognizing the importance of learning about Japan through work in fields such as literature, history, anthropology, religion, and geography and urban studies. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses for the minor.

Students who place out of 2002 will need one additional elective; those who place out of 3001 will need two additional electives; those who place out of 3002 will need three additional electives.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Japanese 2002 Japanese Intermediate II 3
Japanese 3001 Japanese Advanced I 3
Japanese 3002 Japanese Advanced II 3
Select one course from the following list: 3
Japanese 2096 or 2996 Japanese Popular Culture & Literature WI
Asian Studies 2098 Japanese Popular Culture & Literature WI
Japanese/Asian Studies 2021 Japanese Literature in Film
Japanese/Asian Studies 2011 Survey of Japanese Literature: Pre-Modern
Japanese/Asian Studies 2012 Modern & Contemporary Japanese Literature in Translation
Select any two CLA courses that focus exclusively on Japan 6
Total 18

Certificate of Specialization in Japanese

A Certificate of Specialization in Japanese focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Japanese socially and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in Japan and its culture. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses.

Subject Course # Course Title Hours Attribute
Japanese 1001 Japanese Elements I 4 LC
Japanese 1002 Japanese Elements II 4 LC
Japanese 2001 Japanese Intermediate I 3 LC
Japanese 2002 Japanese Intermediate II 3
Japanese 3001 Japanese Advanced I 3
Japanese 3002 Japanese Advanced II 3
Total 20

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