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. 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.

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 Arab 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

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	Intermediate Japanese II	3
Japanese	3001	Advanced Japanese I	3
Japanese	3002	Advanced Japanese 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	Intermediate Japanese I	3	LC
Japanese	2002	Intermediate Japanese II	3
Japanese	3001	Advanced Japanese I	3
Japanese	3002	Advanced Japanese II	3
Total			20

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