Minor in Hebrew

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The minor in Hebrew combines rigorous study of the Hebrew language along with Hebrew and Israeli literature and culture. Students complete four core courses in Hebrew language as well as two electives of their choosing, with class topics covering literature, history, film, media and more.

Students should consult the Hebrew program coordinator before declaring a minor.

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Course Requirements

The minor in Hebrew combines rigorous study of the Hebrew language along with Hebrew and Israeli literature and culture. Students complete four core courses in the Hebrew language as well as two electives of their choosing, with class topics covering literature, history, film, media, and more.

Code	Title	Credits
Prerequisites ^*
HEBR 1001	Beginning Hebrew I
HEBR 1002	Beginning Hebrew II
Required
HEBR 2001	Intermediate Hebrew I
HEBR 2002	Intermediate Hebrew II
HEBR 3001	Hebrew Conversation and Writing
HEBR 3301	Modern Hebrew Fiction ^**
or HEBR 3301W	Modern Hebrew Fiction
or HEBR 3302	The Israeli Media
or HEBR 3302W	The Israeli Media
Electives
Two elective courses from the following:
HEBR 3101	Modern Hebrew Literary Classics in Translation
HEBR 3102	Israeli Society and Culture: Literary Perspectives
HEBR 3103	Israeli Cinema (in English)
HEBR 3104W	Gender and Sexuality in Israel
HEBR 3105	Special Topics
HEBR 3301	Modern Hebrew Fiction ^**
or HEBR 3301W	Modern Hebrew Fiction
or HEBR 3302	The Israeli Media
or HEBR 3302W	The Israeli Media
HEBR 4001	Advanced Hebrew Literature I
HEBR 4002	Advanced Hebrew Literature II
HIST 2812	History of Zionism
or JSTD 2812
REL 1009	The Hebrew Scriptures

* HEBR 1001 and HEBR 1002 or equivalent must be completed prior to beginning the minor program.

**HEBR 3301 or HEBR 3301W or HEBR 3302 or HEBR 3302W may be taken as an elective only if not taken as a required course.