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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts Critical Languages Center Barbara Thornbury, Chair
Certificate of Specialization in Arabic Certificate of Specialization in Japanese 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 Arabic, 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. Certificate of Specialization in ArabicA 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. Certificate of Specialization in ChineseA 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 DivisionAyala Guy,
Advisor Requirements for the Major - Hebrew
Year AbroadStudents 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
Minor in JapaneseThe 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 JapaneseA 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.
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