Japanese (BA)

Asian and Near Eastern Languages Bachelors BA

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Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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Oral Proficiency

Learning Outcome

Students will speak and act in Japanese in linguistically socially and culturally appropriate ways on a broad variety of topics in a wide range of settings. Students are expected to score at or above Intermediate High on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.

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Reading and writing proficiency

Learning Outcome

Students will read Japanese texts and interpret media in a variety of contexts with accuracy. Students are expected to score at least 80% on the BYU Reading Proficiency Test.

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Cultural and linguistic proficiency

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze and discuss at an advanced level both in English and in Japanese salient features of Japanese culture including aspects of language literature thought religion aesthetics art and music.

Program Requirements

Students will be required to pass the reading proficiency exam (80% or higher) prior to enrollment in Japan 495.

Counsel with advisor to determine supporting courses appropriate to your professional goals.

It is strongly recommended that StDev 317 be taken at the end of the sophomore year or the beginning of the junior year. Because liberal arts degrees provide preparation in a variety of useful fields rather than a single career track, this course is recommended to help liberal arts students focus on specific educational and occupational goals and to identify the career options or educational opportunities available to them. The course will introduce them to the resources needed for accessing information about graduate schools, internships, careers, and career development. Students will learn basic employment strategies, including the steps necessary for obtaining employment related to their own specialty.

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

Complete the following prerequisite courses: Japan 101, 102, 201, 202. (May be waived for students with previous language experience.)

course - 1st-Year Japanese 4.0

course - Second-Year Japanese 4.0

Requirement 1 —Complete 11 Courses

course - Japanese Reading & Culture 4.0

course - Readings in History & Culture 4.0

course - Advanced Communication - You may take once 1.0v

course - Advanced 1: Current Events 3.0

course - Advanced Japanese: Modern Lit 3.0

course - Japanese Culture 3.0

course - Toward Superior Communication 2.0

course - Intro to Classical Japanese 3.0

course - Toward Superior Japanese 1 3.0

course - Toward Superior Japanese: Lit 3.0

course - Senior Seminar 2.0

Requirement 2 —Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Structure of Japanese 3.0

course - Japanese Language in Society 3.0

Requirement 3 —Complete 1 of 3 Courses

course - Lit in Tran: 8th-16th Century 3.0

course - Lit in Tran: 17th-19th Century 3.0

course - Lit in Translation: Modern Era 3.0

Requirement 4 —Complete 1 Requirement

Requirement 4.1 —Complete 6 hours

course - Structure of Japanese 3.0

course - Japanese Language in Society 3.0

course - Lit in Tran: 8th-16th Century 3.0

course - Lit in Tran: 17th-19th Century 3.0

course - Lit in Translation: Modern Era 3.0

course - Language Teaching Procedures 3.0

course - Japanese Business Language 3.0

Additionally, one of the following may be counted toward the 6 required hours of electives: Hist 343, Hist 344, Poli 354, Poli 386.

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

It is recommended that students complete Engl 311 or similar courses before enrolling in advanced literature courses.

course - Writing abt Art & Humanities 3.0