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Minor in Japanese
Certificate of Specialization in Chinese
Certificate of Specialization in Japanese


Co-directors:
Louis Mangione (louis.mangione@temple.edu)
Barbara Thornbury (barbara.thornbury@temple.edu)

Anderson Hall, Room 332, tel. 215-204-8268

Critical Languages offers courses in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and Modern Greek. Students enroll in these courses for a variety of reasons, which include career goals, personal interest, preparation for study abroad, and the desire to fulfill certain university and college program requirements. Successful completion of Critical Languages courses can satisfy the international studies core requirement as well as the language requirements of majors ranging from Asian Studies to International Business.

In addition, Critical Languages courses in Chinese and Japanese literature and in Japanese film and popular culture—all given in translation—invite students from any major to develop familiarity with Chinese and Japanese culture.

Within Critical Languages students can earn a Minor in Japanese, a Certificate of Specialization in Chinese, and a Certificate of Specialization in Japanese. While Critical Languages does not offer its own major, its courses count toward many of the requirements and electives of the Asian Studies major and minor.



Minor in Japanese

Description:

The Minor in Japanese emphasizes language study while also recognizing the importance of learning about Japan through work in fields such as literature, history, anthropology, religion, and geography and urban studies. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses for the minor.

Students who place out of 0171 will need one additional elective; those who place out of 0270 will need two additional electives; those who place out of 0271 will need three additional electives.

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Critical Languages

0171

Japanese Intermediate II

3

 

Critical Languages

0270

Japanese Advanced I

3

 

Critical Languages

0271

Japanese Advanced II

3

 

Subtotal

  Pick One:

9

 

Critical Languages

Critical Languages/Asian Studies

Critical Languages/Asian Studies

Critical Languages/Asian Studies

W120/H190  

 

0121/0222

 

0220/0220

 

0221/0221

Japanese Popular Culture and Literature

Japanese Literature in Film

Survey of Japanese Literature: Pre-Modern

Survey of Japanese Literature: Modern

3

 
 

 

Pick Two:

Any two CLA courses that focus exclusively on Japan

6

 

Total

   

18

 

Certificate of Specialization in Chinese

Description:

A certificate of specialization in Chinese focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Chinese socially and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in China and its culture. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses.

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Critical Languages

0066

Chinese Elements I

3

 

Critical Languages

0067

Chinese Elements II

3

 

Critical Languages

C166

Chinese Intermediate I

3

       LC

Critical Languages

0167

Chinese Intermediate II

3

 

Critical Languages

0266

Chinese Advanced I

3

 

Critical Languages

0267

Chinese Advanced II

3

 

Total

   

18

 

Certificate of Specialization in Japanese

Description:

A certificate of specialization in Japanese focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Japanese socially and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in Japan and its culture. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses.

Department

Course #

Course Name

Hours

Core Indicator

Critical Languages

0070

Japanese Elements I

4

 

Critical Languages

0071

Japanese Elements II

4

 

Critical Languages

C170

Japanese Intermediate I

3

LC

Critical Languages

0171

Japanese Intermediate II

3

 

Critical Languages

0270

Japanese Advanced I

3

 

Critical Languages

0271

Japanese Advanced II

3

 

Total

 

 

18

 

 

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