Critical Languages

332 Anderson Hall
215-204-8268
www.temple.edu/critlang

Louis Mangione, Chair
347 Anderson Hall
215-204-8247
mangione@temple.edu

Colleen Knapp, Administrator
811 Anderson Hall
215-204-8268
colleen.knapp@temple.edu

Peggy Shadding, Coordinator
330 Anderson Hall
215-204-8267
peggy.shadding@temple.edu

Certificate of Specialization in Arabic

Minor in Arabic
Certificate of Specialization in Chinese

Minor in Chinese

Major in Hebrew

Minor in Hebrew

Certificate of Specialization in Japanese

Minor in Japanese

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.

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.

*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.

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.

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.

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

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plan for the Hebrew Major

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.

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.