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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog
University of Pittsburgh
   
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Japanese, BA


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Requirements for both Japanese and Chinese Majors


Students majoring in either Japanese or Chinese should follow these rules and requirements:

  • The first-year language courses may be taken on an S/NC basis, but not the second-year language courses. In the third and fourth years, majors have the option of taking two additional courses S/NC , one of which may be an advanced language course.

Requirements


The Japanese major requires completion of 54 credits and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in departmental courses. This program includes elements from four categories: courses designed to develop competence in the four skills of the Japanese language; courses taught in English and focused on the mainstream of Japanese culture as reflected in literature, drama, film, and linguistics; courses related to Japan offered in other departments of the Dietrich School; and a capstone experience for graduating seniors.

Culture, Literature, and Linguistics


Related Field


Three Japan-related courses offered by departments in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

Capstone


Writing course


Japanese majors must complete JPNSE 1908 - DIRECTED WRITING FOR MAJORS  in conjunction with one of the courses marked with an asterisk (*) in the culture, literature, and linguistics section.

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