Minor in Hebrew
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.
Course Requirements
| 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 | History of Zionism | |
| 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.