Explores the development of Israeli society over a period of 120 years, from transformations under Ottoman and British rule, through the emergence of the Zionist movement and social cleavages in contemporary Israel.

A year-long introduction to modern Hebrew, with a focus on equal development of the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Study of Israeli song, film and short texts amplifies acquisitions of vocabulary and grammar. By the end of the year, students will be able to comprehend short and adapted literary and journalistic texts, describe themselves and their environment, express their thoughts and opinions, and participate in classroom discussions. No previous knowledge of Hebrew language is necessary. Enrollment limited to 18.

Study of selected contemporary texts including literature and journalism from print and electronic media. Focus will be on developing reading and discussion skills in Japanese using original materials, and on understanding various aspects of modern Japan through its contemporary texts. Prerequisite: JPN 302 or permission of the instructor. With the instructor's permission, advanced language courses may be repeated when the content changes.

Development of high intermediate proficiency in speech and reading through study of varied prose pieces and audio-visual materials. Prerequisite: 221 or permission of the instructor.

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students will attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor.

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students will attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor.

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students will attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor.

Course focuses on further development of oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students will attain intermediate proficiency while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural context of the language. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor.

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students will acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana, and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese.

An introduction to spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on the development of basic oral proficiency, along with reading and writing skills. Students will acquire knowledge of basic grammatical patterns, strategies in daily communication, hiragana, katakana, and about 90 Kanji. Designed for students with no background in Japanese.