Japanese BA

Early acquisition of Asian language skills aids in the timely completion of major requirements and enriches appreciation of Asian cultures. Students are encouraged, therefore, to complete up to a year of language study in approved programs of study abroad.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Asian Languages and Cultures

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Preparation for the Major

Complete two courses as follows:

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Intermediate Modern Japanese

Select one course from the following, or complete an equivalent course:

Select 1 from 2 options:

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Elective

Select one course from:

Select 1 from 5 options:

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The Major

Complete eleven courses as follows:

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Language Courses in Modern or Premodern Language or Texts

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Literature

Select one course from:

Select 1 from 10 options:

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Elective Courses on Japan

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Additional Upper-Division Elective Courses within the Department (Outside Japan)

Complete two additional upper-division elective courses within the department but outside Japan.

Select 2 from 0 options:

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Honors Program

The honors program is a three-term sequence taken in addition to requirements for the major, culminating in a thesis. The program is open to majors with a 3.5 grade-point average in upper-division courses in the major and a 3.0 overall GPA.

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Honors Option

The honors program is optional. To graduate with honors, complete the following thesis sequence.

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Honors Thesis Sequence

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Complete all three courses for the honors thesis.