Arabic, Hebrew and Yiddish Minors

Minor in Arabic Language, Literature and Culture

The minor in Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture aims to bring students to an advanced level of proficiency in the Arabic language, combined with meaningful cultural competence in contemporary and/or classical Arabic culture and literature. The electives may be chosen from a range of courses specializing in both the modern and classical periods. The program allows students the flexibility to choose all of their electives from the modern courses, all of them from the classical courses, or to combine modern and classical offerings as suits their personal goals and interests. 

Requirements for the Arabic Minor

Minor in Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture

The minor in Hebrew Language, Literature, and Culture aims to bring students to an advanced level of proficiency in Hebrew and offer a strong background in Hebrew culture and literature. Courses are taught by faculty whose fields of specialization include biblical studies, post-biblical, Rabbinic, and medieval Hebrew literature, modern Hebrew literature and culture, and Hebrew language.

Requirements for the Hebrew Minor

Minor in Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture

The minor in Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture aims to bring students to an advanced level of proficiency in the Yiddish language, combined with meaningful competence in East European Jewish literature and culture. 

Requirements for the Yiddish Minor