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Minor
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Minor
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Minor, Asian Studies
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Certificate, Asian Business and Society

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Minor
Critical Languages
Minor, Japanese
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Certificate, Japanese
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Minor, Economics
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Certificate, Management Career
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Minor
Certificate, Writing
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Minor
Certificate, Foreign Language
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Minor, GUS
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Certificate, Travel and Tourism
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Minor
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Minor
Minor, Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Hebrew
Minor
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Minor
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Minor
Certificate, Foreign Language
Jewish Studies
Concentration, History
Concentration, Religion
Minor
Certificate, Secular Jewish Studies
Latin American Studies
Minor
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Minor
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Minor
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Minor
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Minor, Spanish
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Critical Languages Center

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

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

Minor in Japanese
Certificate of Specialization in Chinese
Certificate of Specialization in Japanese
Hebrew


Critical Languages offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Modern Greek, 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 certain university and college program requirements.

In addition, Critical Languages offers courses taught in English.

For East Asia, Critical Languages courses in Chinese and Japanese literature and in Japanese film and popular culture—all given in translation—invite students from any major to develop familiarity with Chinese and Japanese culture.

For the Middle East, Critical Languages offers courses in 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.  These courses invite students from any major to develop familiarity with Hebrew literature and its culture.

Within Critical Languages, students can earn a Major in Hebrew, a Minor in Hebrew, a Minor in Japanese, a Certificate of Specialization in Chinese, and a Certificate of Specialization in Japanese. 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.

Hebrew Division

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

Requirements for the Major - Hebrew

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Hebrew 0051 Elements I 4 LA
Hebrew 0052 Elements II 4 LA
Hebrew C061 Intermediate I 3 LB
Hebrew 0062 Intermediate II 3  
Hebrew W101 Advanced Hebrew 3 WI
Hebrew Electives Five Hebrew courses at the 200/300 level 15  
Hebrew Elective One Bible course at the 300 level 3  
         
Total     35  

Year Abroad

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

Requirements for the minor - Hebrew

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Select two introductory courses: 6-8  
Hebrew

Hebrew
0051 & 0052

C061 & 0062
Beginners' Hebrew I & II
          or
Intermediate I & II
  LA

LB
    Advanced students will take two electives instead of the above courses.    
         
Two courses from the following: 6  
Hebrew
Hebrew
Hebrew
GHRC
Hebrew
0236
0242
0245
0279 or W279
0379
Israel in the Middle East
Dev. Of Mod. Short Story
Agnon
Lit. and Art of the Holocaust
Holocaust and Resistance
 


/WI
         
Hebrew Electives Any two Hebrew courses above 100 level 6  
         
Total     18-20  

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 0171 will need one additional elective; those who place out of 0270 will need two additional electives; those who place out of 0271 will need three additional electives.

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Critical Languages 0171 Japanese Intermediate II 3  
Critical Languages 0270 Japanese Advanced I 3  
Critical Languages 0271 Japanese Advanced II 3  
         
Select one course from the following listing: 3  
Critical Languages W120/H190 Japanese Popular Culture and Literature   WI
Critical Languages
Asian Studies
0121/
0222
Japanese Literature in Film    
Critical Languages
Asian Studies
0220/
0220
Survey of Japanese Literature: Ancient    
Critical Languages
Asian Studies
0221/
0221
Survey of Japanese Literature: Modern    
         
Select any two courses that focus exclusively on Japan 6  
         
Total credits required for this program 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.

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Critical Languages 0070 Japanese Elements I 4 LC
Critical Languages 0071 Japanese Elements II 4 LC
Critical Languages C170 Japanese Intermediate I 3 LC
Critical Languages 0171 Japanese Intermediate II 3  
Critical Languages 0270 Japanese Advanced I 3  
Critical Languages 0271 Japanese Advanced II 3  
         
Total credits required for this program 20  


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.

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Critical Languages 0066 Chinese Elements I 4  
Critical Languages 0067 Chinese Elements II 4 LC
Critical Languages C166 Chinese Intermediate I 3 LC
Critical Languages 0167 Chinese Intermediate II 3  
Critical Languages 0266 Chinese Advanced I 3  
Critical Languages 0267 Chinese Advanced II 3  
         
Total credits required for this program 20  



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