Undergraduate Degree Programs
BA Asia Studies – Japan Concentration
The Japan concentration combines language training with interdisciplinary study to give students a solid background in one or more areas of Japanese studies. Students are offered courses to an advanced level in the following: interdisciplinary studies, economics, business, political science, history, art, literature, and language. Advanced language training is available through the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies in Yokohama, of which the University of Washington is a sponsoring member.
| Course # | Title | Credits | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSIS 203 or JSIS A 207 |
Rise of Asia or Asian Traditions |
5 | Autumn Winter (sometimes) |
| JSIS 201 | The Making of the Twenty-first Century | 5 | Winter or Spring |
| JSIS A 241 or JSIS A 242 | Japanese Civilization or Introduction to Contemporary Japan |
5 | Varies |
| 2nd Asian Civilization Course | One Asian Civilization course chosen from: HSTAS 201, 202, 211, JSIS A 206, 212, 221 |
5 | Varies |
| JSIS A 423 | History of Modern Japan | 5 | Autumn |
| Japan Electives3-400 level | Choose (3-400 level) to include: min. 15 cr. from Japan Social Science,and additional 10 cr. from Social Science or Japan Humanities/Arts & Literature Japan Electives List Current Quarter Courses |
25 | Varies |
| Research Paper | Asian Research Paper written with Jackson School Professor 15 pgs. | ||
| Minimum Grade | Minimum grade 2.0 in all courses applied to major. | ||
| Japanese Language | Japanese Language proficiency through 2nd year college level or 3rd quarter of 2nd year college level.(For first- and second-year language courses, grades must average 2.00) | ||
| Total Credits (not including language): 50 | |||
| Click here for an online checklist of course requirements | |||