Hebrew Minor

Program Requirements

  • Total units required: 18 units, in addition to prerequisites

The minor in Hebrew requires a minimum of 9 units at the 300 level or above and a minimum of 18 total units. The goal of the minor is language proficiency at the 200 level or above. Students placing into HBRW 2012 Second-Year Modern Hebrew II or above must complete two consecutive semesters of language instruction at Washington University to fulfill the language requirement.

Required Courses

Language Prerequisites

  • HBRW 1011 First-Year Modern Hebrew I and HBRW 1012 First-Year Modern Hebrew II, by course work or by placement

Language Requirements

  • HBRW 2011 Second-Year Modern Hebrew I and HBRW 2012 Second-Year Modern Hebrew II, by course work or
  • If placed into HBRW 2012 Second-Year Modern Hebrew II or above, two consecutive semesters of language instruction at Washington University

Required Foundational Course

Choose one of the following courses:

  • JIMES 210C Introduction to Islamic Civilization
  • JIMES 208F Introduction to Jewish Civilization: History and Identity

Elective Courses

  • 9 credits of 300- or 400-level L74 Hebrew or L75 JIMES courses, distributed as the student wishes

Additional Information

Pass/Fail

No course taken pass/fail can count toward the minor.

Grades

A grade of B- or higher must be earned in each language course in order to advance to the next level.

Study Abroad

Students enrolled in preapproved Washington University study abroad programs during the regular academic semester, in summer programs, and in transfer courses can earn a maximum of 3 units subject to review by their advisor and the director of undergraduate studies.

Back Credit

Any earned back credit does not count toward the total number of units for the Language Requirement. All students are required to take at least one year of language instruction at Washington University.

Visit the Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies page
for additional information about this program.

Contact Info

Phone:314-935-8567
Email:jimes@wustl.edu
Website:http://jimes.wustl.edu