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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts Critical Languages CenterCo-directors: Note: Department chairs frequently change at the beginning of the academic year. Students should contact departments for updated information.
Critical Languages offers courses in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Modern Greek and Vietnamese. 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. 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 JapaneseDescription: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. Certificate of Specialization in ChineseDescription: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. Certificate of Specialization in JapaneseDescription: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. |
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