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The Certificate Program in Japanese prepares students for the increasingly globalized world of economic and political interdependence where language and cultural proficiency are vital. The Certificate Program consists of courses on campus and an experiential component such as study abroad, internship, or language practicum. The Program is designed to provide students with education and training in language skills and cultural competency which will give them a competitive edge and enable them to expand career opportunities and will enhance their personal life in the international and intercultural environment. Successful completion of the Certificate Program in Japanese will be noted on the official CSUN transcript, documenting students' academic achievements.
Requirements for the Certificate in Japanese
PREREQUISITES: Two courses at the elementary level (JAPN101/C and 102/C) or equivalent
REQUIRED COURSES IN JAPANESE: (17 UNITS)LOWER-DIVISION REQUIRED COURSE: (8 UNITS)
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| JAPN 201/C/CL Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
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| JAPN 202/C/CL Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
UPPER-DIVISION: (6 UNITS)
Select 2 courses from the following
| JAPN 300 Advanced Japanese Conversation | 3 |
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| JAPN 304 Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 |
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| JAPN 305 Language and Culture in Japanese | 3 |
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| JAPN 306 Advanced Reading and Composition | 3 |
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| FLIT 370 Contemporary Japanese Culture | 3 |
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| FLIT 402 Japanese Literature | 3 |
EXPERIENTIAL COMPONENT: (3 UNITS)
| JAPN 391 Language Practicum | 3 |
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Alternative: Study Abroad, Internship, Community Service Learning, or other experiential programs approved by the MCLL Department |
Total units required for the Certificate in Japanese: 17