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Dec 30, 2024
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2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Japanese Major
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The major in Japanese provides students with a solid foundation in the disciplines of Japanese language, literature, and culture through extensive language training and broad exposure to Japanese literary and cultural traditions. Prospective majors are strongly encouraged to begin their Japanese language study during their first year at Colgate and to participate in the Japan Study Group.
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Major Requirements
In order to encourage exposure to a wide range of approaches to Japanese studies, the department strongly recommends that students elect a section of CORE 167C taught by a member of a department other than East Asian languages and literatures, and enrich their major by taking ECON 339 - The Japanese Economy and HIST 264 - Modern East Asia (AS) .
Upon completion of JAPN 202 , a minimum of eight courses is necessary to fulfill the requirements for a Japanese major:
Two Courses from the Following 400-level Language Courses
Two Courses from the following Literature, Linguistics, and Culture Courses
At least one course must focus on Japan
GPA Requirement
All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better to count toward the major.
East Asian Languages and Literatures Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the East Asian Languages and Literatures catalogue page.
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