Hebrew Minor
As a minor in Hebrew, you will gain familiarity with the language and study literature, culture, history, and civilizations. Your studies will deepen your appreciation of these complex and diverse societies and cultures. This minor is housed in the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies.
sample courses:
We will trace the historical, religious, cultural, literary, and political development of Judaism, beginning with its origins in biblical antiquity and culminating with pertinent issues of the twenty-first century. Upon completion of the course, the student will have gained an overview of Jewish history, a broad knowledge of Jewish customs, beliefs, literature, and culture, and direct exposure to a broad array of Jewish religious writings.
An examination of critical issues in contemporary Israeli culture and society, such as ethnicity, speech, humor, religious identity, and the Arab population, using readings in English translation from a variety of disciplines: folklore, literary criticism, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology.
