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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
JPN 101: First-Year Japanese I (G)	5	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Learn about Japanese intensive language courses. Students may opt to take JPN 110 Intensive Japanese I (8 credit course equivalent to JPN 101 and JPN 102) in Term 1.
Engage in Japanese at ASU.

Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
JPN 102: First-Year Japanese II (G)	5	C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Elective	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Start planning your study abroad experience. Meet with a SILC advisor to learn about major-specific study abroad programs in Japan.
Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Explore your career interest area.
Students may opt to take JPN 210 Intensive Japanese II (8 credit course equivalent to JPN 201 and JPN 202) in Term 2 if credit has been earned in JPN 110 or JPN 102.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

JPN 201: Second-Year Japanese I (G)	5	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Develop your skills.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

JPN 202: Second-Year Japanese II (G)	5	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Elective	3
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

JPN 301: Third-Year Japanese I	3	C
SLC 421: Japanese Literature in Translation	3	C
Related Area Course	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or participate in a School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed program abroad for your major.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about internship, scholarship and award opportunities for language and culture majors.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

JPN 302: Third-Year Japanese II	3	C
JPN 333: Japanese Civilization from the Ice Age to Last Thursday	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or participate in a School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed program abroad for your major.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

JPN 401: Reading Modern Japanese Texts (GCSI OR G)	3	C
JPN 414: Introduction to Classical Japanese	3	C
Upper Division JPN Restricted Electives	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Elective OR JPN 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Learn about internship opportunities in Japanese
Gather professional references

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

4** (400-Level) Japanese Elective	3	C
Upper Division JPN Restricted Electives	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend a Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2024 - 2025 Major Map
Asian Languages (Japanese), BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

JPN 101: First-Year Japanese I (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Learn about Japanese intensive language courses. Students may opt to take JPN 110 Intensive Japanese I (8 credit course equivalent to JPN 101 and JPN 102) in Term 1.
Engage in Japanese at ASU.

Term 2

15 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

JPN 102: First-Year Japanese II (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 4

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience. Meet with a SILC advisor to learn about major-specific study abroad programs in Japan.
Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Explore your career interest area.
Students may opt to take JPN 210 Intensive Japanese II (8 credit course equivalent to JPN 201 and JPN 202) in Term 2 if credit has been earned in JPN 110 or JPN 102.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

JPN 201: Second-Year Japanese I (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Develop your skills.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

JPN 202: Second-Year Japanese II (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

JPN 301: Third-Year Japanese I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SLC 421: Japanese Literature in Translation

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Related Area Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or participate in a School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed program abroad for your major.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about internship, scholarship and award opportunities for language and culture majors.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

JPN 302: Third-Year Japanese II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

JPN 333: Japanese Civilization from the Ice Age to Last Thursday

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or participate in a School of International Letters and Cultures endorsed program abroad for your major.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

JPN 401: Reading Modern Japanese Texts (GCSI OR G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

JPN 414: Introduction to Classical Japanese

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division JPN Restricted Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR JPN 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Learn about internship opportunities in Japanese
Gather professional references

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

4** (400-Level) Japanese Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division JPN Restricted Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

Notes:

Attend a Career Services workshop or Job Fair.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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