Students who place into and satisfactorily complete higher-level language courses in the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies may be eligible to earn units of Back Credit for preceding courses. Credit is typically awarded for completing the following courses with a grade of B- or better. Please note: Native speakers are not eligible for back credit; evidence of secondary or post-secondary study of the language is required.
Arabic
ARAB 2010 or ARAB 2011 = 3 units for ARAB 1001
ARAB 3010 or ARAB 3011 = 3 units for ARAB 2010 & 3 units for ARAB 2011
ARAB 4051 or ARAB 4061 = 3 units for ARAB 3010 & 3 units for ARAB 3011
Hebrew
HBRW 2010 or HBRW 2013 = 3 units for HBRW 1002
HBRW 3040 or HBRW 3041 = 3 units for HBRW 2010 & 3 units for HBRW 2013
HBRW 3140 or HBRW 3150 = 3 units for HBRW 2010 & 3 units for HBRW 2013
HBRW 4010 or HBRW 4020 or HBRW 4030 = 3 units for HBRW 3040 & 3 units for HBRW 3041
Hindi
HINDI 2020 or HINDI 2018 = 3 units for HINDI 1031
HINDI 3000 or HINDI 3001 = 3 units for HINDI 2020 & 3 units for HINDI 2018
Urdu
HINDI 2050 or HINDI 2051 = 3 units for HINDI 1061
HINDI 3010 or HINDI 3011 = 3 units for HINDI 2050 & 3 units for HINDI 2051