Asian Languages (Japanese)
Requirements
Description
Students pursuing a concentration in Japanese gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of Japan. There are opportunities to partake in study abroad programs, which can serve to enhance a student's experience and education.
Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours which includes 12 upper division hours for this concentration.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
- Students must complete a minimum of 6 JPN/SLC upper division (300-400 level) hours offered by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language. Consult an advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Required Core - 9 credit hours
JPN 301 Third-Year Japanese I, G (3) (Prerequisite: JPN 202 with C or better)
JPN 302 Third-Year Japanese II, G (3) (Prerequisite: JPN 301 with C or better)
JPN 333 Japanese Civilization from the Ice Age to Last Thursday (3)
Electives - 9 credit hours (at least 3 credits must be upper division)
Notes: Students may use a maximum of 6 credits from the 200-level. Additionally, a maximum of 3 credit hours in SLC 421 can be applied.
Choose elective courses from the following :
JPN 200-level elective (maximum 6 credits)
JPN 309 Japanese Oral Communication I (3)
JPN 310 Japanese Oral Communication II (3)
JPN 311 Japanese Composition I, G (3)
JPN 394 Special Topics (3)
JPN 401 Reading Modern Japanese Texts I (L or HU) & G)) (3) (Prerequisite(s): JPN 302 with C or better; SLC 202 with C or better)
JPN 414 Introduction to Classical Japanese (3) (Prerequisite(s): JPN 302 with C or better)
JPN 415 Advanced Classical Japanese (3) (Prerequisite(s): JPN 414 with C or better)
JPN 445 Readings in Modern Japanese Letters and Culture (3) (Prerequisite(s): JPN 401 with C or better; SLC 202 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only JPN 445 or JPN 535)
JPN 485 Literary Translation: Theory and Practice (3) (Prerequisite(s): JPN 401 with C or better; SLC 421 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only JPN 485 or JPN 585)
JPN 492 Honors Directed Study or JPN 493: Honors Thesis (L) (3) *Honors students only
JPN 494 Special Topics (3)
JPN 499 Individualized Instruction (3)
SLC 421 Japanese Literature in Translation, (L or HU) & G (maximum 3 credits) Notes: A maximum of 3 credit hours of SLC 421 may be applied to the Japanese concentration.
IDS Core Course Information
All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.
Required Courses (9 credit hours):
- IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None
OR
- IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
- IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
Context courses (6 credit hours)
Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):
- IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
- IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
- IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
- IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
- IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
- IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
- IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
Application courses (3 credit hours)
Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):
- IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
- IDS 302: Integration Skills
- IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
- IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
- IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
- IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
- IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
- IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
- IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
- IDS 484: Elective Internship
Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu
- How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
- How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa
- Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
- MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
- Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.
YEAR
2023-24
CAMPUS
Tempe
ADVISING
Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464
Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380
Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall
Tempe
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Online
480-965-4464
DARS CODE
LAJPNEMPH
COLLEGE/SCHOOL
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
CONCENTRATION CONTACT
School of International Letters and Cultures | DH 131
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480-965-6281