Modern Hebrew
Requirements
A concentration in modern Hebrew adds context and nuance to any study of the complex issues at play in the current Middle East.
Description
The concentration program 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 the language. The program includes the study of literature, politics and history, enriching students' knowledge of the Middle East and offering them deeper understanding of current affairs.
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) (Pre-requisites: HEB 202)
Electives 6 Hours Required
HEB 347/JST 347/SLC 347 Modern Israeli Literature in Translation, HU & G (3)
HEB 348/JST 348/SLC 348 Israeli Society and Culture, (HU & G) (3)
HEB 349: Israeli Wars in Israeli Movies (HU & G) (3)
HEB 375: Contemporary Culture of Israel (HU & G) (3)
HST 372: Modern Middle East (SB & G & H) (3)
IDS Core Course Information
All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.
Required Courses (9 credit hours):
- IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None
OR
- IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
- IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
Context courses (6 credit hours)
Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):
- IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
- IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
- IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
- IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
- IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
- IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
- IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
Application courses (3 credit hours)
Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):
- IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
- IDS 302: Integration Skills
- IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
- IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
- IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
- IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
- IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
- IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
- IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
- IDS 484: Elective Internship
Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu
- How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
- How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa
- Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
- MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
- Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.
YEAR
2023-24
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
480‐965‐6281
[email protected]
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