Modern Hebrew

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Description
The concentration in Modern Hebrew provides students with a firm foundation in modern Hebrew language and a broad knowledge of Israeli culture, leading to advanced skills in reading, writing and conversing in modern Hebrew. The concentration also includes study of the Israeli culture, literature, politics and history. It enriches students' perspective on the Middle East and offers them a deeper understanding of the current affairs. Students pursuing careers in foreign politics, international business, tourism, media, translation and in different levels of education, will benefit from this concentration.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
  • Students wishing to add the concentration in Modern Hebrew must complete HEB 101 and 102 to satisfy the requirements to enroll in HEB 201.
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours must be earned at ASU or in an ASU-approved study abroad program.

Required Core Courses

HEB 201 Intermediate Modern Hebrew, G (4) (Prerequisite(s): HEB 102 with C or better)
HEB 202 Intermediate Modern Hebrew, G (4) (Prerequisite(s): HEB 201 with C or better)
HEB 313 Advanced Modern Hebrew, G (3) (Prerequisite(s):  HEB 202 with C or better)
HEB 314 Advanced Modern Hebrew, G (3) (Prerequisites:  HEB 202)

Electives 6 Hours Required

HEB 347/JST 347/SLC 347 Modern Israeli Literature in Translation, HU & G (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, 105, or 107 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only ENG 347 or HEB 347 or JST 347 or SLC 347 or ENG/HEB/JST/SLC 394 (Modern Hebrew Literature in Translation))

HEB 348/JST 348/SLC 348 Israeli Society and Culture (3) HU & G (Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, 105, or 107 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only HEB 348 or HEB 394 (Israeli Culture and Society) or JST 348 or REL 311 or SLC 348)

HEB 349 Israeli Wars in Israili Movies (3) HU & G (Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, 105, or 107 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only FMS 349 or HEB 349 or JST 346 or HEB 394 (Israeli Wars in Israeli Movies)

HEB 375 Contemporary Culture of Israel (3) HU & G 

HST 372 Modern Middle East, SB & G & H (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 24 hours)

YEAR

2020-21

CAMPUS

Tempe

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

LAHEBEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

School of International Letters and Cultures | DH 131
silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281