East Asian Studies B.A.
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Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Courses | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| HSTR 240H | East Asian Civilizations 1 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Chinese Culture and Civiliz | ||
| Japanese Culture & Civilization | ||
| Upper-Division Core Courses | ||
| Complete 2 courses in Chinese studies. See your advisor for courses that will complete this requirement. | 6 | |
| Complete 2 courses in Japanese studies. See your advisor for courses that will complete this requirement. | 6 | |
| Complete 2 courses in Japanese, Chinese, Viet Nam, pan-East Asia, or Buddhism studies. See your advisor for courses that will complete this requirement. | 6 | |
| Language Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following language sequences. | 20 | |
Chinese | ||
| Elementary Chinese I | ||
| Elementary Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
Japanese | ||
| Elementary Japanese I | ||
| Elementary Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Total Hours | 44 | |
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On occasion the World Languages and Cultures department offers an alternative introductory course that could also fulfill this requirement. Check with an advisor or the program director for available options.
Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| JPNS 101 or CHIN 101 |
Elementary Japanese I or Elementary Chinese I |
5 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 4 |
| Math Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| HUSC 194 | Seminar/Workshop | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| JPNS 102 or CHIN 102 |
Elementary Japanese II or Elementary Chinese II |
5 |
| JPNS 150H or CHIN 211 |
Japanese Culture & Civilization (when offered) or Chinese Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| General Education Requirements | 6 | |
| Activity | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| JPNS 201 or CHIN 201 |
Intermediate Japanese I or Intermediate Chinese I |
5 |
| Intermediate Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| HSTR 240H | East Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| JPNS 202 or CHIN 202 |
Intermediate Japanese II or Intermediate Chinese II |
5 |
| CHIN 211 or JPNS 150H |
Chinese Culture and Civilization (when offered) or Japanese Culture & Civilization |
3 |
| Advanced Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| JPNS 301 or CHIN 301 |
Advanced Japanese or Advanced Chinese I |
3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 6 | |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| JPNS 150H or CHIN 211 when offered | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| JPNS 302 | Advanced Japanese | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 6 | |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| JPNS 411 | Modern Japanese Writers and Thinkers | 3 |
| Japanese or Chinese Degree Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 6 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JPNS 412 or JPNS 415 |
Introduction to Classical Japanese or Advanced Japanese for Professionals |
3 |
| Japanese or Chinese Degree Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Requirement | 6 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
Last updated Autumn 2024