Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Critical Languages
Louis Mangione, Chair
332 Anderson Hall
215-204-8247
mangione@temple.edu
Department Office
332 Anderson Hall
215-204-8268
www.temple.edu/critlang
Certificate of Specialization in Arabic
Certificate of Specialization 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, 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, 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.
Also, for the Middle East, Critical Languages offers courses 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 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 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.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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.
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 |
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
Requirements for the Major - Hebrew
- Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew 1001 or equivalent placement.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 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 |
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 |
|
G+R CL
Hebrew/J ST
|
1068
3797 |
Israel in the Middle East
Literature and Art of the Holocaust
|
|
IS
WI |
|
|
|
|
|
Hebrew |
Electives |
Any two Hebrew courses above 2000 level |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
18-20 |
|
Suggested Semester-by-Semester plans for the Hebrew Major
Requirements for New Freshman Students starting in the 2009-2010 Academic year
Freshman Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
|
Requirements for New Transfer Students starting in the 2009-2010 Academic year
Freshman Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
English |
0802, 0812, or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
CO/GW |
Hebrew |
1001 |
Beginners' Hebrew I |
4 |
LA |
Core |
0800+ |
One Quantitative Reasoning A
Course |
3-4 |
QA/GQ |
Core |
0800+ |
One Arts Course |
3-4 |
AR/GA |
Subtotal |
|
|
14-16 |
|
|
Freshman Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
IH |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
IA/GY |
Hebrew |
1002 |
Beginners' Hebrew II |
4 |
LA |
Core |
0800+ |
One Quantitative Reasoning B
Course |
3-4 |
QB/GQ |
Core |
1000+ |
One Science & Technology A
Course |
3-4 |
SA |
Core |
0800+ |
One Individual and Society Course |
3 |
IN/GB |
Subtotal |
|
|
16-18 |
|
|
Sophomore Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Hebrew |
2001 |
Intermediate I |
3 |
LB |
IH |
0852 or 0952 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II |
3 |
IB/GZ |
Core |
0800+ |
One Science & Technology B
Course |
3-4 |
SB/GS |
Core |
0800+ |
One Studies in Race Course |
3 |
RS/GD |
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15-16 |
|
|
Sophomore Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Hebrew |
2002 |
Intermediate II |
3 |
|
Core |
0800+ |
One American Culture Course |
3 |
AC/GU |
Core |
0800+ |
One International Studies Course |
3 |
IS/GG |
Hebrew |
3000+ |
One 3000+ Hebrew Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or
College |
2-3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17-18 |
|
|
Junior Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Junior Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
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 |
1-3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
16-18 |
|
|
Senior Year – 1st Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Hebrew |
4000+ |
One 4000 Level Bible Course |
3 |
|
Hebrew |
3098 |
Advanced Hebrew Readings I |
3 |
WI |
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 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Senior Year – 2nd Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Any |
1000+ |
One Writing-Intensive Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
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 |
|
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.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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 |
|
|