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Asian Languages and Literatures, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

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Undergraduate Programs


Chinese Language and Literature

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in a course for it to be counted toward the major. Students must have a minimum GPA in the major of 2.0 in order to satisfy the requirements in Chinese Language and Literature. No pass/fail options will be accepted for those courses used toward completion of the requirements for the major. (Courses designated as mandatory pass/fail, however, may be considered for credit toward this major.  Consult your advisor.) Double majors need to complete the junior year writing requirement in only one of their majors. Only 6 credits from other institutions within and without the 5-College consortium may be applied to this major. No more than 6 credits may be earned for the 110/120/126/127 or 246/247 sequences.

Requirements

I. PREREQUISITES (24 credits)
Chinese 126 Intensive Elementary Chinese I 6 credits
Chinese 246 Intensive Elementary Chinese II 6 credits
Chinese 326 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I 6 credits
Chinese 327 Intensive Intermediate Chinese II 6 credits

II. REQUIRED COURSES (16 credits)
Chinese 375 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics 3 credits
Chinese 426 Advanced Modern Chinese I 3 credits
Chinese 427 Advanced Modern Chinese II 3 credits
Chinese 450 Elementary Classical Chinese 4 credits
Chinese 451 Intermediate Classical Chinese 3 credits

III. SELECT 9 CREDITS FROM AMONG THE FOLLOWING:
Chinese 430 Scientific and Technical Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 432 Media Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 433 Business Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 526 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature I 3 credits
Chinese 527 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature II 3 credits
Chinese 536 Readings in Premodern Vernacular Literature 3 credits
Chinese 537 Readings in Vernacular Literature 3 credits
Chinese 552 Readings in Chinese Historical Texts 3 credits
Chinese 555 Readings in Classical Chinese Poetry 3 credits
Chinese 556 Readings in Classical Chinese Prose 3 credits
Chinese 570 Research in Chinese Source Materials 3 credits
Chinese 575 Syntactic Structures of Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 576 History of the Chinese Language 3 credits
Chinese 577 Chinese Dialectology 3 credits

IV. SELECT 6 CREDITS FROM AMONG THE FOLLOWING
Chinese 136 Introduction to Chinese Cinema 3 credits
Chinese 138 Religion in Chinese Culture 3 credits
Chinese 151 Fiction East and West 3 credits
Chinese 153 Literature: Poetry 3 credits
Chinese 154 Literature: Tale, Short Story, Novel 3 credits
Chinese 155 Chinese Myths and Legends 3 credits
Chinese 241 Contemporary Chinese Literature 3 credits
Chinese 242 Chinese Vernacular Literature 3 credits
Chinese 323 Chinese Literary Genres 3 credits
Chinese 331 Contemplative Literature: East & West 3 credits
Chinese 540 Western Literary Cross-currents: 20th Century China 3 credits
History 114 History of China I 3 credits
History 115 History of China II 3 credits

V. JUNIOR YEAR WRITING
Chinese 391G Junior Year Writing 1-3 credits

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Japanese Language and Literature

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in a course for it to be counted toward the major. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the major in order to satisfy the major requirements in Japanese Language and Literature. No pass/fail options will be accepted for those courses used toward completion of the requirements for the major in Japanese Language and Literature. (However, courses designated as mandatory pass/fail may be considered for credit towards the major. Consult the major advisor.) Double majors need to complete the junior year writing requirement in only one of their majors. Only 6 credits from other institutions within and without the 5-College consortium may be accepted to this major. No more than 6 credits may be earned for the 110/120/126 sequence.

Requirements

I. PREREQUISITES (24 credits)
Japan 126 Intensive Elementary Japanese I 6 credits
Japan 246 Intensive Elementary Japanese II 6 credits
Japan 326 Intensive Intermediate Japanese I 6 credits
Japan 327 Intensive Intermediate Japanese II 6 credits

II. REQUIRED COURSES (6 credits)
Japan 497B Contemporary Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 497D Contemporary Japanese II 3 credits

III. Select 12 credits from among the following:
Japan 497A Readings in Modern Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 497C Readings in Modern Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 496T/Y Practicum and Tutorial variable credit
Japan 536 Advanced Modern Japanese I credit
Japan 537 Advanced Modern Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 597 Problems & Methods in Translation 3 credits

IV. Select 9 credits from among the following:
Japan 235 Japanese Performing Arts 3 credits
Japan 297B Japanese Popular Culture 3 credits
Japan 297D Medieval Japanese Literature 3 credits
Japan 391S Japanese Women Writers 3 credits
Japan 499C Seminar: The Samurai 4 credits
Japan 499D Seminar: Rebels & Martyrs 4 credits
Japan 556H Introduction to Classical Japanese 3 credits
Japan 557H Classical Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 560H Seminar in Japanese Literature 3 credits
Japan 570H Research in Japanese Source Materials 3 credits
Japan 580 Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language 3 credits
Japan 597A Manuscript Japanese 1 credit
Chinese 450 Elementary Classical Chinese 4 credits

V. Select 6 credits from among the following:
Japan 135 Japanese Arts and Culture 3 credits
Japan 143 Literature: Courtly Romance & Warrior Epic 3 credits
Japan 144 Literature: Premodern & Modern 3 credits
Japan 190R Japanese Religions 3 credits
Japan 197A Japanese Poetry and Song 3 credits
Japan 197K Japanese Postwar Fiction 3 credits
History 116 Survey of Japanese Civilization 3 credits

VI. JUNIOR YEAR WRITING
Japan 391G Junior Year Writing Program 1-3 credits

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Linguistics & Chinese Requirements

I. PREREQUISITES (24 credits)
Chinese 126 Intensive Elementary Chinese I 6 credits
Chinese 246 Intensive Elementary Chinese II 6 credits
Chinese 326 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I 6 credits
Chinese 327 Intensive Intermediate Chinese II 6 credits

II. LINGUISTIC COMPONENT
A. Required Courses (9 credits)
Ling 201 Introduction to Linguistic Theory 3 credits
Ling 401 Introduction to Syntax 3 credits
Ling 402 Speech Sounds and Structure 3 credits
B. Select 3 courses from among the following: (9 credits)
Ling 404 Field Methods 3 credits
Ling 410 Introduction to Semantics 3 credits
Ling 411 Introduction to Psycholinguistics 3 credits
Ling 414 Introductory Phonetics for Linguists 4 credits
Ling 503 Intermediate Syntax 3 credits
Ling 505 Introduction to Historical Linguistics 3 credits

III. CHINESE COMPONENT
A. Required Courses (7 credits)
Chinese 375 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics 3 credits
Chinese 450 Elementary Classical Chinese 4 credits
B. Select 3 credits from among the following: (3 credits)
Chinese 575 Syntactic Structures of Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 576 History of the Chinese Language 3 credits
Chinese 577 Chinese Dialectology 3 credits
C. Select 6 credits from among the following.
(May include courses from B above beyond the requirement)
Chinese 426 Advanced Modern Chinese I 3 credits
Chinese 427 Advanced Modern Chinese II 3 credits
Chinese 430 Scientific & Technical Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 432 Media Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 433 Business Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 451 Intermediate Classical Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 570 Research in Chinese Source Materials 3 credits
D. Select 3 credits from among the following: (3 credits)
Chinese 136 Introduction to Chinese Cinema 3 credits
Chinese 138 Religion in Chinese Culture 3 credits
Chinese 153 Literature: Poetry 3 credits
Chinese 154 Literature: Tale, Short Story, Novel 3 credits
Chinese 155 Chinese Myths and Legends 3 credits
Chinese 323 Chinese Literary Genres 3 credits
Chinese 331 Contemplative Literature: East/West 3 credits
E. Junior Writing
Chinese 391G Junior Year Writing 1-3 credits

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Linguistics & Japanese Requirements

I. PREREQUISITES (24 credits)
Japan 126 Intensive Elementary Japanese I 6 credits
Japan 246 Intensive Elementary Japanese II 6 credits
Japan 326 Intensive Intermediate Japanese I 6 credits
Japan 327 Intensive Intermediate Japanese II 6 credits

II. LINGUISTICS COMPONENT
A. Required Courses (9 credits)
Ling 201 Introduction to Linguistic Theory 3 credits
Ling 401 Introduction to Syntax 3 credits
Ling 402 Speech Sounds and Structure 3 credits
B. Select 3 courses from among the following: (9 credits)
Ling 404 Field Methods 3 credits
Ling 410 Introduction to Semantics 3 credits
Ling 411 Introduction to Psycholinguistics 3 credits
Ling 414 Introductory Phonetics for Linguists 4 credits
Ling 503 Intermediate Syntax 3 credits
Ling 505 Introduction to Historical Linguistics 3 credits

III. JAPANESE COMPONENT
A. Select 9 credits from among the following: (9 credits)
Japan 375 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics 3 credits
Japan 556 Introduction to Classical Japanese 3 credits
Japan 575 Syntactic Structures of Japanese 3 credits
Japan 580 Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language 3 credits
B. Select 6 courses from among the following: (6 credits)
Japan 497B Contemporary Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 497D Contemporary Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 497A Readings in Modern Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 497C Readings in Modern Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 536 Advanced Modern Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 537 Advanced Modern Japanese II 3 credits
C. Select 1 course from among the following: (3 credits)
Japan 135 Japanese Arts and Culture 3 credits
Japan 143 Literature: Classical and Medieval 3 credits
Japan 144 Literature: Modern 3 credits
Japan 560 Seminar in Japanese Literature 3 credits
D. Junior Writing
Japan 391G Junior Year Writing Program 1-3 credits

IV. REQUIREMENTS

Grade of C or better; GPA 2.0+; no pass/fail

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Certificate in Asian and Asian American Studies

I. PURPOSE

The Certificate in Asian and Asian American Studies DOES NOT constitute a major degree program. Our intent in making this certificate program available to students is that the Certificate should complement a regular degree program for those who would like to complete a minor concentration in Asian and Asian American Studies.

II. ELIGIBILITY
  • A student majoring in ANY FIELD on this campus or at the other 4 colleges (Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, Mt. Holyoke) is eligible for the Certificate
  • A student majoring in Chinese or Japanese is eligible for the Certificate
  • Any student who has been accepted for a special program at UMass (e.g. Continuing Education, University Without Walls, Inquiry program, BDIC, etc) is also eligible for the Certificate

III. BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The successful completion of 24 credits in courses within the broad area of Asian studies with a grade of C or better (no pass/fail allowed) is required. Courses should be chosen from the UMass and/or Five-College Asian area studies course lists.

IV. SPECIFICATIONS
  • The required 24 credits must be selected from at least 3 distinct disciplines (e.g., linguistics, literature, history, geography, etc.);
  • For students transferring to the University, only 1/2 of the total 24 credits (12 credits) will be recognized from another college; and, of these 12 credits, a maximum of 9 credits will be recognized from work done in overseas exchange programs;
  • The required 24 credits must cover two different cultural heritages (e.g., Japan, China, Vietnam, etc.);
  • No more than 12 credits may be taken in any one department;
  • No more than a total of 6 credits of language (or combination of languages) may be counted toward the fulfillment of the 24 credits;
  • Non-academic credits will not be accepted toward the award of the Certificate.

Minor in Chinese

All students taking a minor in Chinese are expected to complete a total of 24 credits of course work. If a student begins the minor by taking language courses at a level above the elementary, neither credit nor exemption will be given for the lower level language course(s). Students who begin taking language courses at a level above the elementary should take advanced language courses in order to accumulate sufficient credits for the minor. Students who begin taking language courses at a level above the elementary may challenge advanced language courses for credit by taking a 'Credit by Special Examination' test. This is a fee per credit exam arranged in conjunction with the Registrar's Office. Contact the undergraduate major advisor in Chinese in this department for details. Courses for the minor may not be taken pass/ fail. Students must have a minimum GPA in the Minor of 2.0 in order to satisfy the requirements for the minor. No more than 6 credits may be earned in the 110/120/126/127 or 246/247 sequences.  No more than 6 credits taken within or without the 5-College consortium will be accepted for the minor in Chinese.

Requirements

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I. REQUIRED (12 credits)
Chinese126  Intensive Elementary Chinese I 6 credits
OR
Chinese 110  Non-Intensive Elementary Chinese I 3 credits
Chinese 120 Non-Intensive Elementary Chinese II  3 credits
AND
Chinese 246  Intensive Elementary Chinese II 6 credits

II. Select 12 credits from among the following
Chinese 136  Introduction to Chinese Cinema 3 credits
Chinese 140 Chinese Script I 3 credits
Chinese 141 Chinese Script II 3 credits
Chinese 150 Peoples & Languages of China 3 credits
Chinese 153 Literature: Poetry 3 credits
Chinese 154 Literature: Tale, Short Story, Novel 3 credits
Chinese 155 Chinese Myths and Legends 3 credits
Chinese 197A Contemporary Chinese Culture 3 credits
Chinese 197D >Modern China Though Literature & Film 3 credits
Chinese 197S China in World Affairs 3 credits
Chinese 197Q Qing Opera 3 credits
Chinese 241 Contemporary Chinese Literature 3 credits
Chinese 242 Chinese Vernacular Literature 3 credits
Chinese 326 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I 3 credits
Chinese 327 Intensive Intermediate Chinese II 3 credits
Chinese 375 Introduction to Chinese Linguistics 3 credits
Chinese 397C Chinese Culture & Business 3 credits
Chinese 426 Advanced Modern Chinese I 3 credits
Chinese 427 Advanced Modern Chinese II 3 credits
Chinese 430 Scientific & Technical Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 432 Media Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 433 Business Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 451 Intermediate Classical Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 497E Chinese for International Affairs 3 credits
Chinese 526 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature I 3 credits
Chinese 527 Readings in Modern Chinese Literature II 3 credits
Chinese 528 Chinese Language in Context 3 credits
Chinese 536 Pre-modern Vernacular Literature I 3 credits
Chinese 537Pre-modern Vernacular Literature II 3 credits
Chinese 555 Classical Chinese Poetry 3 credits
Chinese 556 Classical Chinese Prose 3 credits
Chinese 570 Research in Chinese Source Materials 3 credits
Chinese 575 Syntactic Structures of Chinese 3 credits
Chinese 576 History of the Chinese Language 3 credits
Chinese 577 Chinese Dialectology 3 credits
Chinese 597A Chinese Popular Culture 3 credits
Chinese 597M Ming-Qing Novel I 3 credits
Chinese 597P Traditional Drama & Performing Arts 3 credits
Chinese 597Q Ming-Qing Novel II 3 credits
History 114 History of China I 3 credits
History 115 History of China II 3 credits

Total for the Minor in Chinese

24 credits

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Minor in Japanese

All students taking a minor in Japanese are expected to complete a total of 24 credits of course work. If a student begins the minor by taking language courses at a level above the elementary, neither credit nor exemption will be given for the lower level language course(s). Students who begin taking language courses at a level above the elementary should take advanced language courses in order to accumulate sufÞcient credits for the minor. Students who begin taking language courses at a level above the elementary may challenge advanced language courses for credit by taking a 'Credit by Special Examination' test. This is a fee per credit exam arranged in conjunction with the Registrar's OfÞce. Contact the undergraduate major advisor in Japanese in this department for details. Courses for the minor may not be taken pass/ fail. Students must have a minimum GPA in the Minor of 2.0 in order to satisfy the requirements for the minor. No more than 6 credits may be earned for the 110/120/126 sequence. No more than 6 credits taken within or without the 5-College consortium will be accepted for the minor in Japanese.

Requirements

I. REQUIRED (12 credits)
Japan 126 Intensive Elementary Japanese I 6 credits
OR
Japan 110 Non-Intensive Elementary Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 120 Non-Intensive Elementary Japanese II 3 credits
AND
Japan 246 Intensive Elementary Japanese II 6 credits

II. Select 12 credits from among the following:
Japan 135 Japanese Arts and Culture 3 credits
Japan 143 Literature: Classical and Medieval 3 credits
Japan 144 Literature: Modern 3 credits
Japan 190B Japanese Fiction through Film 3 credits
Japan 190R Introduction to Japanese Religions 3 credits
Japan 197A Japanese Poetry and Song 3 credits
Japan 326 Intensive Intermediate Japanese I 6 credits
Japan 327 Intensive Intermediate Japanese II 6 credits
Japan 375 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics 3 credits
Japan 391S Japanese Women Writers 3 credits
Japan 497A Readings in Modern Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 497C Readings in Modern Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 536 Advanced Modern Japanese I 3 credits
Japan 537 Advanced Modern Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 556 Introduction to Classical Japanese 3 credits
Japan 557 Classical Japanese II 3 credits
Japan 560 Seminar in Japanese Literature 3 credits
Japan 580 Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language 3 credits
History 116 Survey of Japanese Civilization 3 credits

Total for the Minor in Japanese

24 credits

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