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If you have questions or would like to declare the major, please make an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor.

Language Concentrations (choose one)

1. Chinese
2. Hindi and Urdu
3. Japanese
4. Korean

Major Subplans (choose one)

1. Chinese Literature, Cultures, and Media
2. South Asian Literature, Culture and Media
3. Japanese Literature, Culture, and Media
4. Written Cultures in Asia
5. Visual and Aural Cultures in Asia
6. Social Formations in Asia

At least 35 credits in the major (beyond the admission requirements), to include:

1.Two semesters of advanced language training (third level or above) in the same Asian language, either modern or its classical analogue.

Students with advanced ability in the language will substitute 5000-level literature/culture courses offered by the department in lieu of the major language requirement. Students may receive credit upon completing overseas advanced language study. They must, upon their return, also take an exam to establish their proficiency at the third-year level. Students may also take an exam to establish third-year proficiency and use fourth- and fifth-year language study credits here (8 credits).

2. Five ALL-designator courses (minimum of 3 credits each). Three must be in the subplan, one must be outside of the subplan, and one must be ALL 3001. The courses must include at least one modern and one classical course (15 credits).

3. Two courses in the arts, humanities, or social sciences related to the subplan that are approved by the department (6-8 credits). These courses may include ALL-, non ALL-, study abroad, or transfer courses, but may not include 1- or 2-credit classes with the exception of 1- or 2-credit study abroad courses which will be evaluated individually by the DUS to determine if they apply.

4. Major Project: Students must take ALL 4900W (3 credits, offered spring semester ONLY). A CLA student who is double majoring and chooses to complete his or her project in a different department must still meet the minimum 35 credits in the ALL major.

5. Other Asian language, literature, or culture courses to meet the 35-credit requirement (may include ALL courses, Asia-related courses in other departments, learning abroad courses, transfer credits, and 1-2 credit courses).

All courses must be approved by the department. Prior to graduation, students must submit a signed Final Clearance form to their current student advising community (non-CLA students should bring their completed forms to 49 Johnston Hall) verifying completion of major requirements. Students may not take major courses S/N and must receive a grade of C- or above in each major course. An overall 2.0 GPA in the major is required.