Academic Calendar

Judaic Studies

Programs

Degree/DiplomaYears to CompletionTotal Credit HoursHas Co-op Option
Degree/Diploma Judaic Studies Minor (Concentration)Total Credit Hours 18Has Co-op Option no

Courses

Judaic Civilization

JUD 2340  Contemporary Israel  3 cr  
A study of the history and development of modern Israel. Topics discussed include the economic, social, cultural and religious structures of the contemporary Jewish state. Attention will also be focused on the status of Israeli minorities such as Moslems and Christians.
Attributes: Humanities
JUD 2370  Jewish-Gentile Relations  3 cr  
A socio-historical study of the cultural, religious, and intellectual interaction between Jewish and non-Jewish cultures, e.g., the relationship of Judaism with other cultures of the ancient Near East and Hellenism, with medieval and modern Christendom and Islam, and with modern/contemporary secularism.
Attributes: Humanities
JUD 2650  Field Studies in Biblical Lands  6 cr  
Offered as a Travel/Study course, the course consists of an on-campus orientation session followed by a period of travel while visiting and studying at some major sites and points of interest.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities
JUD 3010  Topics in Jewish Studies  3 cr  
An opportunity for the study of selected topics or themes in Jewish Studies. Consult the Judaic Studies program office or website for details. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities

Arabic

ARA 1000  Elementary Arabic  6 cr  
(Lab required) An introductory course in written and oral Arabic, for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. Language laboratory exercises will be included in addition to class time. Students may not hold credit for ARA 1000 and any of: the former ARA 2260 or the former SEM 2260. Not open to students who have previously obtained credit in ARA 2000.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.
Equiv To: ARA 2260, SEM 2260
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ARA 2000  Intermediate Arabic  6 cr  
(Lab required) This intermediate class will improve writing, reading, conversation and listening comprehension for everyday Arabic, and cover many of the important grammatical features of the language. By the end of this course, the learner should be able to communicate in many situations with fluency or near fluency.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [ARA 1000 or the former ARA 2260 or the former SEM 2260] or written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
ARA 3000  Advanced Arabic  6 cr  
Students who have already mastered beginning and intermediate vocabulary and grammar will learn to use the language in a broader cultural context, developing their skills in reading and writing Arabic. The course utilizes communication-based activities and interactive learning techniques.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [ARA 2000] or written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities

Hebrew

HEB 1120  Biblical Hebrew (A)  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 1120) An introductory course with emphasis on basic grammar and syntax. Students will learn to read simple biblical narratives. Students may not hold credit for HEB 1120 and any of: RLGN 1120 or the former SEM 1120.
Equiv To: RLGN 1120, SEM 1120
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
HEB 1250  Hebrew 1  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 1250) For students with a minimal experience with the language yet with a basic ability to read it. Following current methods in the teaching of a second/ foreign language, the listening-comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills are developed. Language lab and organized conversation are part of the course. Intended for students with a strictly elementary standing. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 1250 and the former SEM 1250.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 1250
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
HEB 1260  Hebrew 2  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 1260) For students who have taken HEB 1250 or the former SEM 1250 or the equivalent. Spoken and written Hebrew - vocabulary and grammar, organized conversation and reading of selected texts. In addition to regular sessions, either one hour of lab or directed conversation per week is required. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 1260 and the former SEM 1260.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 1260
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
HEB 2210  Modern Hebrew Literature  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 2210) Uri Zvi Greenberg, Lamdan, Sholonsky, Agnon, Burla, Hazzaz, Yizhar, Shamir Amihay, S. Shalom - poetry and prose. The modern Isreal short story. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 2210 and the former SEM 2210.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 2210
Attributes: Humanities
HEB 2250  Rabbinic Hebrew  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 2250) Study of the style, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of halakhic and aggadic rabbinic texts. A representative selection of Talmud, Midrashim Codes, and Responsa will be drawn from both the medieval and modern periods. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 2250 and the former SEM 2250.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 2250
Attributes: Humanities
HEB 2280  Introduction to Hebrew Literature  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 2280) A study of the history and forms of Hebrew Literature from biblical to modern times. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 2280 and the former SEM 2280 (055.228).
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [HEB 1260 or the former SEM 1260] or written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 2280
Attributes: Humanities
HEB 2350  Hebrew 3  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 2350) For students who have taken HEB 1260 or the former SEM 1260 or the equivalent. Further oral practise, vocabulary expansion and grammar review, and development of reading and writing skills. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 2350 and the former SEM 2350.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 2350
Attributes: Humanities
HEB 3360  Hebrew Communication Arts  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 3360) A study of all aspects of Hebrew communication. For advanced students with reasonable fluency in the language. The writing skill on general subjects will be developed as well as comprehension and vocabulary expansion in the reading of more technical texts. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 3360 and the former SEM 3360.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 3360
Attributes: Humanities
HEB 3370  Hebrew Language and Literature  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 3370) A study of the structure and usage of modern Hebrew, examination of selections of Major modern writers and development of speaking and writing skills. Review of the history of Hebrew and the application of linguistics to the understanding of the language. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 3370 and the former SEM 3370.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 3370
Attributes: Humanities
HEB 3380  The Creation of Modern Hebrew  6 cr  
(Formerly SEM 3380) An advanced study of the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. Other attempts at language planning and revival will be observed. Lectures and discussions will be in Hebrew. Students may not hold credit for both HEB 3380 and the former SEM 3380.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Equiv To: SEM 3380
Attributes: Humanities

Yiddish

YDSH 1220  Yiddish  6 cr  
This course is intended for those who have little or no experience with the Yiddish language, and may not normally be taken by students who have attended a Yiddish day school. Emphasis on conversational Yiddish and reading comprehension.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of program coordinator.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
YDSH 2320  Yiddish Literature and Language  6 cr  
Survey of Yiddish literature; review of Yiddish language skills. This course is intended for graduates of Yiddish day schools, those who have completed YDSH 1220 or equivalent, and students with other previous training in Yiddish.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [YDSH 1220] or written consent of program coordinator.
Attributes: Humanities