University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

East Asian Studies B.A.

Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog. 

Summary

Lower-Division Core Courses6
Fundamentals
Culture and Civilization
Upper-Division Core Courses18
Chinese Studies
Japanese Studies
East Asian Studies
Language20
Chinese Language
Japanese Language
Total Hours44

Degree Specific Credits: 44

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Lower-Division Core Courses

Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 6 total credits required.

Fundamentals

Note: On occasion the Modern and Classical Languages department offers an alternative Introduction to East Asian Studies course which could fulfill this requirement. Check with an advisor.

Complete the following course:
HSTR 240HEast Asian Civilizations3
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Culture and Civilization

Complete one of the following courses:3
Chinese Culture and Civiliz
Japanese Culture & Civilization
Total Hours3

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Upper-Division Core Courses

Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 18 total credits required.

Chinese Studies

Complete 2 courses in Chinese studies. See your advisor for courses that will complete this requirement.6
Total Hours6

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Japanese Studies

Complete 2 courses in Japanese studies. See your advisor for courses that will complete this requirement.6
Total Hours6

Minimum Required Grade: C-

East Asian Studies

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
Total Hours6

Language

Rule: Complete one of the following subcategories. 20 total credits required.

Chinese Language Option

Complete all of the following courses:
CHIN 101Elementary Chinese I5
CHIN 102Elementary Chinese II5
CHIN 201Intermediate Chinese I5
CHIN 202Intermediate Chinese II5
Total Hours20

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Japanese Language Option

Complete all of the following courses:
JPNS 101Elementary Japanese I5
JPNS 102Elementary Japanese II5
JPNS 201Intermediate Japanese I5
JPNS 202Intermediate Japanese II5
Total Hours20

Minimum Required Grade: C-