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Japanese (120 Credits)
A minimum of 34 credits beyond the 203 level (or the equivalent level in competence) in the major language is required for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures. 101, 102, and 203 do not count toward the major. Students who place into 102 and receive a B or better qualify for an additional 4 departmental advanced placement credits; students placing into 203 or above and receiving a B or better qualify for 8 departmental advanced placement credits. A maximum of 8 departmental AP credits is possible. See school for details.
Majors must complete either a minor in a second foreign language, a concentration of at least 16 credits in a related field, or a second major.
Students are admitted to the Japanese major upon making their intentions known to the School of Languages, Cultures and Race. However, no course in which a C- or lower grade is earned will be counted toward the major. 300-400-level courses taken pass, fail may not be included for credit toward the major. No course may be repeated for credit toward the major unless thus designated in the catalog. No course may count for both the major and the minor.
Majors and prospective majors are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad, living in the target culture and enhancing their fluency. Many accredited study abroad programs are available; students should work with their advisers in the selection of a program.
Of the 34 credits required for the major, a minimum of 15 must be taken in residence with 6 of these credits at the 400 level. A maximum of 12 credits per semester or 18 credits per year earned in a study abroad program may be applied toward the major. Credits for 105, 205, 305, 405 may not be applied toward the major.
Honors students complete the Honors College requirements which replace the UCORE requirements.
All majors must complete an exit proficiency examination during the semester in which they complete the last language course of their major. There is a fee charged for the exam.
Majors must complete either a minor in a second foreign language, a concentration of at least 16 credits in a related field, or a second major.
Students are admitted to the Japanese major upon making their intentions known to the School of Languages, Cultures and Race. However, no course in which a C- or lower grade is earned will be counted toward the major. 300-400-level courses taken pass, fail may not be included for credit toward the major. No course may be repeated for credit toward the major unless thus designated in the catalog. No course may count for both the major and the minor.
Majors and prospective majors are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad, living in the target culture and enhancing their fluency. Many accredited study abroad programs are available; students should work with their advisers in the selection of a program.
Of the 34 credits required for the major, a minimum of 15 must be taken in residence with 6 of these credits at the 400 level. A maximum of 12 credits per semester or 18 credits per year earned in a study abroad program may be applied toward the major. Credits for 105, 205, 305, 405 may not be applied toward the major.
Honors students complete the Honors College requirements which replace the UCORE requirements.
All majors must complete an exit proficiency examination during the semester in which they complete the last language course of their major. There is a fee charged for the exam.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] with lab1 | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| FOR LANG 101, 110, 120, 130, or 220 | 3 |
| JAPANESE 101, 102, 203, or Elective | 4 |
| JAPANESE 105 or Elective | 1 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Equity and Justice [EQJS] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| JAPANESE 102, 203, or Elective | 4 |
| Japanese Related courses2 | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN] | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| JAPANESE 203 or Elective | 4 |
| JAPANESE 205 or Elective | 1 |
| Physical Sciences [PSCI] with lab1 | 4 |
| Social Sciences [SSCI] | 3 |
| Electives3 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| Communication [COMM] or Written Communication [WRTG] | 3 |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| JAPANESE 204 4 | 4 |
| JAPANESE 205 or Elective | 1 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Area Studies Courses 5 | 3 |
| Japan Related courses2 | 3 |
| JAPANESE 306, 307, 308, or 361 | 3 |
| Electives3 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| FOR LANG 440 or Electives3 | 4 |
| JAPANESE 305 or Elective3 | 1 |
| JAPANESE 306, 307, 308, or 361 | 3 |
| Japanese Related courses2 | 3 |
| Electives3 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| FOR LANG 441 or 300-400-level Electives3 | 3 |
| Japan Related courses2 | 3 |
| JAPANESE 305 or Elective3 | 1 |
| JAPANESE 306, 307, 308, or 361 | 3 |
| Electives3 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Area Studies Courses 5 | 3 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
| 300-400-level Electives 3 | 9 |
| Language Proficiency Exam | |
Footnotes
| 1 | To meet College of Arts and Sciences requirements, students must complete 1 additional lab credit of [BSCI] or [PSCI] for a total of 8 credits (2 labs). |
| 2 | Japan Related courses: 12 credits required from JAPANESE 111, 131, 120, 123, 320 [M] and 322 [DIVR]; ASIA 275, 311, 330 [M], 374, and 377 [DIVR]; or as approved by advisor. At least 9 credits must be taken from the upper-division level. Core Language course credits (for JAPANESE 306, 307, 308, and 361) may not be used twice. Students who do not take JAPANESE 320, 322, or ASIA 377 must take another course to fulfill University Diversity [DIVR] requirement. Two Writing in the Major [M] courses are required. |
| 3 | Electives must be represented by an approved university minor in a second foreign language; 16 credits in a concentrated related field; or a second major in another field. Electives should include sufficient 300-400 level coursework to meet University requirement of 40 upper division credits. |
| 4 | Student must meet proficiency requirement to enroll in JAPANESE 204. |
| 5 | Area Studies courses: 6 credits required from ASIA 302 [M], 378, 379, 387; FOR LANG 410, 440, 441; or as approved by advisor. Two Writing in the Major [M] are required. |
- Languages, Cultures, and Race
Courses
- American Studies
- Chinese
- Classics
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Cross-Disciplinary Arts And Sciences
- Foreign Languages And Cultures
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latin
- Spanish
Schedules of Studies
- Chinese Language and Culture
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- French
- French - Secondary Education
- Humanities - International Area Studies Major (120 Credits)
- Japanese
- Social Sciences Major - Personnel Psychology/Human Resources Option (Vancouver-only)
- Social Sciences or Humanities Major - Plan A Option
- Social Sciences or Humanities Major - Plan B Option
- Spanish
- Spanish – Latin American and Latinx Studies
- Spanish - Secondary Education
Minors
- Additional Major – French for the Professions
- Additional Major – German for the Professions
- Additional Major – Japanese for the Professions
- Additional Major – Spanish for the Professions
- American Indian Studies
- Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Film Studies
- French Area and Culture Studies
- French for Design and Merchandising
- German Area and Culture Studies
- Global and Ethnic Narrative Traditions
- Global Studies
- Japanese Area and Culture Studies
- Latin American and Spanish Area Studies
- Popular Culture
- Spanish Language Translation
Certificates
- American Indian Studies
- Core Competencies in Spanish Language and Culture
- Italian Language Certificate
- Race and Ethnicity in the Corporate World Certificate