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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

East Asian Studies B.A.

General Degree Requirements

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Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

BACHELOR OF ARTS - EAST ASIAN STUDIES

Course Requirements 

Lower-Division Core Courses
Complete the following course:
HSTR 240HEast Asian Civilizations 13
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 Hours44
1

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. 

 

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