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Japanese Studies, B.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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International Studies Program
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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IS 2200 - Perspectives on Japan4PassingMultipleNo prerequisiteSatisfies major requirement and Global Perspectives general education category.
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JPN 1140 - Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture I4PassingGeneral EducationNo prerequisiteOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent JPN courses leading up to JPN upper-level in the major.
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Japanese Studies Elective (1 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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JPN 1150 - Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture II4PassingElectiveJPN 1140 or placementOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent JPN courses leading up to JPN upper-level in the major.
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Chinese/South Asian Studies Course (1 of 3)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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JPN 2140 - Second Year Japanese I4PassingGeneral EducationOne year of college Japanese or equivalentOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent JPN courses leading up to JPN upper-level in the major.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Japanese Studies Elective (2 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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Chinese/South Asian Studies Course (2 of 3)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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JPN 2150 - Second Year Japanese II4PassingElectiveJPN 2140 or placementOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to JPN upper-level in the major. Covers Knowledge Applications Gen-Ed.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Japanese Studies Elective (3 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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JPN 3000 or 4000 level elective (1 of 2) (JPN 3140 recommended)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Japanese Studies Elective (4 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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JPN 3000 or 4000 level elective (2 of 2) (JPN 3180 recommended - WIM)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Chinese/South Asian Studies Course (3 of 3)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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IS 4995 - Directed Research in International Studies4PassingMajor
Senior standing and permission of program chairperson and instructor
Must have a subject matter relevant to Japanese Studies in order to count in major.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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Courses cannot double-count in both the Primary and Complementary Area requirements.
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Students may choose between Chinese Studies or South Asian Studies (or a combination) as their complementary area.
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Students pursuing a major in Japanese Studies may simultaneously pursue a minor in Japanese language.
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Students in the Japanese Studies major are strongly encouraged to consider study abroad.
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Capstone is NOT WIM. Should also be mindful of choosing a WIG.
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WIM options: JPN 3180 (JPN 3000/4000 level elective), JPN 4200 (JPN 3000/4000 level elective)
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WIG options in major: IS 2400 (Chinese/South Asian Studies Course)
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Addtional coursework may be allowable for major credit with approval of International Studies program director or faculty adviser. See catalog for options.
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Not all class options are available each semester. Students should work with an adviser and the program director to plan accordingly.
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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Most Japanese Studies Studies will use JPN courses towards Exploratory.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education36
Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Be mindful of WIG and WIM. Some General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory RequirementMay Be Included
Most students will use JPN 1150, JPN 2140, and JPN 2150 (and/or JPN 3XXX/4XXX) for Exploratory.
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Major44
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Electives32-44
44 if Exploratory is all JPN courses being taken for major.
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Total Credits:124
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