Those who do not must take Hebrew 321, Hebrew Grammar , Hebrew 322, Introduction to Hebrew Literature , and Hebrew 325, Advanced Conversation and Composition , before taking graduate Hebrew courses. These courses may not be counted toward the degree. To acquire a master's degree, students are expected to demonstrate a level of competence of intermediate high or better on a nationally accepted proficiency scale. For students specializing in ancient Hebrew culture or biblical archaeology, the language requirement is determined by the Hebrew faculty and the graduate adviser. This program offers graduate training in Persian language and literature.
Participation assumes practical mastery of the modern Persian language.
The program provides exposure to major literary texts and genres and introduces research methods leading to independent work. One year of Arabic is required. Credit for that coursework and for any coursework in Persian that the student needs to develop reading competence may not be counted toward the degree. Doctor of Philosophy Participation in the doctoral degree program requires a master's degree or the equivalent in the relevant area and language. The program is designed to increase the breadth and depth of the student's knowledge and to develop his or her capacity for independent scholarly research.