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Academics Major Program in Asian Studies Major Program in Japanese Language and Culture Course Schedule: Fall | Spring
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Major Concentration in Asian Studies In consultation with an advisor from within the program, students develop a major plan with a focus on Japan, China or South Asia. All major plans will include: A) Asian Studies 111, Introduction to Asian Studies, a foundational course outlining some of the methods of studying Asia B) Language study, with the goal of proficiency (Japanese at Macalester; Chinese or a South Asian language at the University of Minnesota or via study abroad). There are three options: 1) 3 years Japanese (8 credits beyond intermediate level) minimum; 4th year encouraged 2) 2 years Chinese (8 credits beyond elementary) 3) 2 years of a South Asian language (8 credits beyond elementary) C) A semester of study abroad in an approved program; a year abroad is encouraged. Students should choose a program in consultation with an advisor. In Japan, programs include Waseda, Sophia and Nanzan Universities; in China, programs include Harbin, Shanghai and Beijing; in India, the Associated Colleges of the Midwest's program in Pune. Other locations are possible; check with an advisor. D) Six course emphasis (24 credits), to include: —4 courses on one focus area or country Students should work with an advisor to determine appropriate courses in the area(s) of their focus. E) capstone experience: senior seminar or independent project focusing on Asia F) a six-course focus in a discipline whose methods relate to the study of Asia (recommended disciplines include, but are not limited to, anthropology, economics, geography, history, linguistics, philosophy, religious studies, sociology, women's, gender, and sexualtiy studies). Six courses in interdisciplinary programs (humanities and media and cultural studies, urban studies, etc.) do not fulfill this requirement. These six courses may overlap with those in category (D) above. Requirements of an Asian Studies Minor A minor includes courses chosen in consultation with an advisor from within the program. Requirements include: 1) Language proficiency at levels outlined above
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