UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019 Academic Departments and Programs Languages, Literatures, and Cultures East Asian Languages & Cultures Getting Started (Majors Guide) - Japanese
Getting Started (Majors Guide) - Japanese
How to Explore / Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesUnder the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students entering in Fall 2018 are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Fall 2018 Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened. ANTHRO 104 (SBDG), ANTHRO 105 (SBDG), ASIAN 135 (HSDG), HISTORY 116 (HSDG), JAPANESE 135 (IDG), JAPANESE 143 (ALDG), JAPANESE 144 (ALDG), LINGUIST 201 (R2), SOCIOL 212 (R2) Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesThe prerequisite for this major is a 24-credit language sequence: JAPANESE 126*, 246, 326 and 327. *Japanese 126 can be replaced by a combination of Japanese 110 and Japanese 120.
Language courses require a grade of "C" or better in specific prerequisites. How to Declare the MajorThe best time to apply is during the freshman year, but students can also apply as sophomores. Students should meet with either Stephen Forrest or Reiko Sono for advising at the beginning of the semester; do not wait for the advising period. Simply drop by during office hours, or email to make an appointment. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum total # of credits required: 61-64 (including the four-semester, 24-credit language sequence in intensive modern Japanese)
Is there a minor? If so, what are the requirements?
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