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Phone: (718) 482-5640
About
The Japanese Option offers an opportunity to learn the Japanese language and other related subjects in Japan Studies. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate (4-year) programs in East Asian Studies and/or Japan Studies.
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 Credits
English: 6 credits
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses: 3
Life & Physical Sciences: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses: 3
B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 Credits 18
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category.
Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete the college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts: 6 Credits | |
| LIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts Social Science and Humanities | 3 |
| LIB200 Humanism, Science and Technology | 3 |
| English: 3 Credits | |
| ENG 103 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper | 3 |
| Education and Language Acquisition | |
| ELJ103 Intermediate Japanese I | 3 |
| ELJ104 Intermediate Japanese II | 3 |
| ELJ250 Japanese Literature in Translation | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | |
| ELC101 Elementary Modern Chinese I | |
| ELC102 Elementary Modern Chinese II | |
| ELC103 Intermediate Modern Chinese I | |
| ELC105 Modern Chinese for Heritage Students | |
| ELC201 Modern Chinese Literature (taught in Chinese) | |
| ELC202 Contemporary Chinese Literature (taught in Chinese) | |
| ELC203 Classic Chinese Literature (taught in Chinese) | |
| ELK101 Elementary Korean I | |
| ELK102 Elementary Korean II | |
| ELK103 Intermediate Korean I | |
| ELK201 Modern Korean Literature (taught in Korean) | |
| [Note] One Chinese or Korean language course depending on the placement score. ELC101 and ELK101 are not paired with the 102-level course for Japanese Option students. |
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| Humanities | |
| Select one of the following courses: | |
| HUA101 Introduction to Art | |
| HUA191 The Art of Eastern Asia | |
| HUC106 Public Speaking | |
| HUC150 The Art of Film | |
| HUM101 Introduction to Music | |
| HUN195 Art in New York | |
| HUP101 Introduction to Philosophy | |
| HUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues | |
| Social Science | |
| Select one of the following courses: | |
| SSA100 Introduction to Anthropology | |
| SSA101 Cultural Anthropology | |
| SSE105 International Economics | |
| SSE125 World Geography | |
| SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 | |
| SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present | |
| SSP200 Global Politics | |
| SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance | |
| SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times | |
| SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies | |
| SSH231 Afro-American History | |
| SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History | |
| SSP220 Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| SSS100 Introduction to Sociology | |
| Unrestricted electives: 3 Credits |
Career Possibilities
The majority of careers for this major require at least a Bachelor’s Degree.
As a liberal arts major, the Japanese Option provides students with a broad education that provides in-demand skills, including critical thinking, communication in multiple modes, and global literacy. Any liberal arts student is well-positioned for transfer to 4-year colleges and eventually graduate or professional schools to pursue a variety of careers.
Career trajectories for bi- or multilingual speakers vary depending on proficiency level. See this chart produced by ACTFL for detailed information on career paths.
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This option distinguishes itself from other options/majors by focusing on Japanese language and culture.
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