Based in the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages and sponsored by the department's Hebrew and Judaic Studies section, UConn's major in Judaic Studies offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of the languages, literatures, culture, history and religion of the Jews. Students are especially encouraged to pursue their interests in Jewish civilization by learning about the experience of the Jewish people within other cultures from ancient to modern times. This truly interdisciplinary approach, which allows students to include relevant courses offered by other sections of the department, is further enhanced by the many courses that are cross-listed with other departments and programs at the university.<br><br>All students are required to study Hebrew language. Fulfillment of this requirement depends upon the student's area of interest. There are two Tracks, each with a distinct orientation: Track A, General Judaic Studies and Track B, Classical Judaic Studies. While both tracks provide grounding in all periods of Jewish civilization, Track B emphasizes the pre-modern experience and classical texts of the Jews. <br><br>Students in Track A are required to have two years of Modern Hebrew (or the equivalent, which would include credits from Israeli or other ulpan programs).<br><br>Students in Track B are required to complete the single year sequence of courses in Biblical Hebrew, which prepares the student to read Hebrew scripture in the original.