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					| ARCHIVED 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 
 
 East Asian Studies, Japan Track, B.A.  |  
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				East Asian Studies emphasizes a broad interdisciplinary understanding of East Asia at both the regional and national level. The program allows students to select either a general or country-specific emphasis, and provides opportunities for study-abroad in Japan, China and/or South Korea. Graduates of our program are well-positioned to work in East Asia-related fields, and can pursue graduate study in East Asian Studies or other connected programs/disciplines (i.e. History, International Relations, etc). For additional information and courses in this program, see East Asian Studies . |  
													| Major Requirements
 The East Asian Studies- Japan major consists of a minimum of thirty-six credits, which must include the following:Elective Courses
 One of the following:Language Courses
 Four semesters of Japanese languageHistory, Culture and Society
 Two courses from the following, at least one at the 300-level or above:Note:
 Courses taken on approved study-abroad programs can substitute for program requirements at the 200-level or below with EAST program coordinator approval.Additional Requirements for the B.A. Degree
 Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements  within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog. |   Return to: Majors, Minors and Programs of Study
 
 
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