Japanese Studies Requirements (BA)

Japanese Studies (BA)

Major Requirements 7
JAPANESE 103BEGINNING JAPANESE III 4
JAPANESE 201INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I 4
JAPANESE 202INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II 3
JAPANESE 203INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE III 3
Select one course from:3
ASIANSTD 491
TRAVEL STUDY 1
ASIANSTD 493
INTERNSHIP IN JAPANESE CULTURE 2
ASIANSTD 497
EXCHANGE STUDY 1
ASIANSTD 498
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ASIANSTD 498R
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARC
JAPANESE 499
THESIS IN JAPANESE STUDIES 3
Select 4 courses from: 4, 512
JAPANESE 301
JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES THROUGH THE LENS OF THE MEDIA
ASIANSTD 333
JAPANESE LITERATURE
or ENGLISH 333
 JAPANESE LITERATURE
ASIANSTD 347
GENDER AND FAMILY IN JAPAN
or SOCIOLGY 347
 GENDER AND FAMILY IN JAPAN
or WOMENST 347
 GENDER AND FAMILY IN JAPAN
ASIANSTD 350
CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE SOCIETY
or SOCIOLGY 350
 CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE SOCIETY
or ANTHROPL 350
 CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE SOCIETY
ASIANSTD 386
MODERN JAPAN
or HISTRY 386
 MODERN JAPAN
ASIANSTD 480
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF JAPAN
or POLISCI 480
 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF JAPAN
ASIANSTD 491
TRAVEL STUDY 1
ASIANSTD 493
INTERNSHIP IN JAPANESE CULTURE 2
ASIANSTD 497
EXCHANGE STUDY 1
ASIANSTD 498
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ASIANSTD 498R
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARC
HISTRY 387
HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR
Select 1 course from:3
ASIANSTD 111
INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN RELIGIONS
or RELIGST 111
 INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN RELIGIONS
ASIANSTD 132
LAND OF THE RISING SUN: INTRO TO JAPANESE HISTORY
or HISTRY 132
 LAND OF THE RISING SUN: INTRO TO JAPANESE HISTORY
ASIANSTD 133
THE MIDDLE KINGDOM: INTRO TO CHINESE HISTORY
or HISTRY 133
 THE MIDDLE KINGDOM: INTRO TO CHINESE HISTORY
ASIANSTD 232
BUDDHISM: THE MIDDLE WAY
or RELIGST 232
 BUDDHISM: THE MIDDLE WAY
ASIANSTD 303
ASIAN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT
or RELIGST 303
 ASIAN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT
ASIANSTD 323
ASIAN LITERATURES
or ENGLISH 323
 ASIAN LITERATURES
ASIANSTD 358
CONTEMPORARY CHINESE SOCIETY
or SOCIOLGY 358
 CONTEMPORARY CHINESE SOCIETY
ASIANSTD 364
GEOGRAPHY OF EAST ASIA
or GEOGRPY 364
 GEOGRAPHY OF EAST ASIA
ASIANSTD 385
MODERN CHINA
or HISTRY 385
 MODERN CHINA
ASIANSTD 460
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF ASIA
or POLISCI 460
 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF ASIA
ASIANSTD 472
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF CHINA
or POLISCI 472
 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF CHINA
ASIANSTD 491
TRAVEL STUDY 6
ASIANSTD 497
EXCHANGE STUDY 6
Milestones
A portfolio with 3 projects or papers from courses in the major
A Japanese language proficiency exam
Total Units32
Unique Requirements
JAPANESE 101BEGINNING JAPANESE I 4
JAPANESE 102BEGINNING JAPANESE II4
Writing Proficiency
ENGLISH 370ADVANCED COMPOSITION3
1

Study must be in Japan.

2

Students may earn up to up to six internship units through the GHJ International Summer Camp or other Japan-focused internships in consultation with the Japanese Studies Coordinator.

3

Original research thesis must be written in Japanese.

4

UW OSHKOSH courses on Japanese Language, History, and Culture may also be used towards elective requirements as part of the Japanese Studies Collaborative Program in consultation with the Program Coordinator.

5

Up to six units of Japanese language courses beyond JAPANESE 203 from study abroad programs may be used towards electives

6

Study must be in Japan or East Asia.

7

An approved minor is required for this major.

Four-Year Plan: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion. 

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
ENGLISH 10113ENGLISH 1023
CORE 140 or 1203JAPANESE 1024
JAPANESE 10124CORE 1303
INTRAUNV 1041MATH 1393
PEGNRL 1921U.S Racial/Ethnic Diversity (DV) course3
Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S)3 
 15 16
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
Japanese Studies Program Elective (Group III)3Lab Science (NSWL) course4-5
CORE 1103Minor Course3
Elective Course 3Japanese Studies Program Elective (Group II)3
JAPANESE 1034JAPANESE 2014
Minor Course 33COMM 1103
 16 17-18
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
BA 300/400 breadth requirement course 3CORE 3903
JAPANESE 2023JAPANESE 2033
JAPANESE 499, ASIANSTD 491, ASIANSTD 493, ASIANSTD 497, ASIANSTD 498, or ASIANSTD 498R43Japanese Studies Program Elective (Group II)3
ENGLISH 3703Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
Japanese Studies Program Elective (Group II)3Japanese Studies Program Elective (Group II)3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Electives to total to 120 (if needed)6
Elective Course3 
Elective Course3 
 15 12
Total Units: 121-122
1

The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  

2

This program requires a Japanese language proficiency exam and a portfolio with 3 projects or papers form courses in the major.

3

This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  

4

A thesis in Japanese studies, exchange study, travel study, internship, or independent study experience is required for this program. Planning for this experience typically starts during sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education.

First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a Japanese Studies Major include: Weekly Japanese Conversation Tables and Anime Club. 

Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.   

Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.

Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy. 

Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.

Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.  http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation