Japanese (B.A.) Academic Course Map

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Academic Course Map for Japanese (B.A.)


ÌýÌýProgram OverviewÌý

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese (JPNS), which emphasizes knowledge and awareness of the Japanese language, including Japanese literary history and the cultural contexts in which particular works were written. ÌýStudents gain critical language skills that can be applied across a range of careers, including the skills to address challenges, deficiencies, and possible gains inherent in the process of translating from one language to another.

With aÌýJapanese major, students will have skills, information and concepts that are relevant to careers in virtually every area. Competency in a foreign language is a highly desirable skill in all fields. A knowledge of Japanese is particularly beneficial and useful in business, engineering, industry, commerce, the civil or foreign service, law, library science, natural and social sciences, the media, economics, public administration, journalism, government and teaching at all levels. In addition, Japan is an increasing source of a wide variety of excellent careers, as it is among theÌýworld’s largest economiesÌýandÌýtrading partners with the U.S.Ìýand Colorado.


Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý


Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.


Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Japanese (JPNS) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Check to make sure your community colleges offers all four semesters of Japanese language courses before starting this course map.Ìý Students following this course map must begin taking courses at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ during the Summer Session after they complete their associate degree because of the sequencing of the Japanese Language courses at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

Community College (first 2Ìýyears)

Fall Semester 1

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ENG 1021English Composition I (GT-CO1)3
JPN 1011Japanese Language I5
COM 2300Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)3
ÌýTotal Credits14

Spring Semester 1

CourseCourse TitleCredits
ENG 1022English Composition II (GT-CO2)3
JPN 1012Japanese Language II5
MAT 1240Math for the Liberal Arts or any other GT-MA1 Course3
ÌýTransfer Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits14

Fall Semester 2

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JPN 2011Japanese Language III (GT-AH4)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, or GT- AH3)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1)4
ÌýTransfer Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits16

SpringÌýSemester 2

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JPN 2012Japanese Language IV (GT-AH4)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, or GT- AH3)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1)3
ÌýGuaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or SC2)4
ÌýTransfer Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits16

Total credits at your community college: 60

Completion of the four semesters of coursework listed above will fulfil the requirements for a general Associate of Arts at a Colorado community college and will fulfill the General Education requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last 2Ìýyears)

Summer Session 2

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JPNS 2120Intermediate Japanese 25
ÌýTotal Credits5

FallÌýSemester 3

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JPNS 3110Advanced Japanese 15
JPNS 1012 OR
JPNS 1051
Introduction to Japanese Civilization OR
Masterpieces of Japanese Literature in Translation
3
ÌýLower- or Upper-Division Elective3
ÌýUpper-Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits14

Spring Semester 3

CourseCourse TitleCredits
JPNS 3120Advanced Japanese 25
ÌýLower- or Upper-division JPNS Major Elective3
ÌýUpper-Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýUpper-Division Non-Major Elective3
ÌýTotal Credits14

Fall Semester 4

Course TitleCredits
Upper-Division JPNS Major Elective3
Upper-Division JPNS Major Elective3
Upper-Division Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Total Credits15

Spring Semester 4

Course TitleCredits
Upper-Division JPNS Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective3
Total Credits12

Total credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 60

Completion of all eight semesters and one summer term of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Japanese at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.


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