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The Languages and Cultures major prepares students for an increasingly globalized and interdependent world that rewards knowledge of languages and cultural literacy.
The major provides students with advanced proficiency in language skills and cultural competency, which will enable them to expand career opportunities and enhance their personal lives in an international and intercultural environment. In addition to studies in a primary target language, students take courses in comparative study of cultures and literatures to gain insight into the interrelation of language, culture, and human nature. The two required seminars in cultural theories and methodologies constitute the capstone experience for intercultural studies.
Students are also encouraged to study abroad, to take a secondary target language, and to select from a rich array of courses offered in other departments that deal with interactions among peoples, cultures, and regions.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
CULTURAL STUDIES COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS: (18 UNITS)
LOWER-DIVISION REQUIRED COURSE: (3 UNITS)
Select one of the following:
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| HUM 105 Cultural Eras I | 3 |
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| HUM 106 Cultural Eras II | 3 |
LOWER-DIVISION ELECTIVES: (3 UNITS)
Select one course from the following:
| FLIT 230 Life in Modern France | 3 |
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| FLIT 245 Introduction to German Literature | 3 |
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| FLIT 250 Traditional Culture of Japan | 3 |
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| FLIT 295A Masterpieces of European Literature I | 3 |
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| FLIT 295B Masterpieces of European Literature II | 3 |
UPPER-DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES: (6 UNITS)
| FLIT 391Cultural Theories & Methodologies | 3 |
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| FLIT 491 Capstone Seminar | 3 |
UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVES: (6 UNITS)
Select two courses from two different cultures, each different from the Lower-Division requirement:
| ARMN 310 Armenian Culture | 3 |
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| FLIT 330 Italian Civilization from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance | 3 |
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| FLIT 340 Life in Modern Germany | 3 |
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| FLIT 341 20th Century European Literature | 3 |
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| FLIT 370 Modern Japanese Culture | 3 |
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| FLIT 371 Modern Italian Culture | 3 |
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| FLIT 380 Cultural Development of Modern Russia & Eastern Europe | 3 |
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| FLIT 402 Japanese Literature | 3 |
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| FLIT 455 Women Writers of Asia | 3 |
LANGUAGE COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS: (24 UNITS)
(Available language concentrations: Armenian, French, German, Italian and Japanese)
TOTAL UNITS IN THE MAJOR: 42
GENERAL EDUCATION UNITS: 48
ADDITIONAL UNITS: 30
| Languages & Cultures majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad, to take a secondary target language, and to select courses and a minor within their regional or thematic focus. |
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 120
LANGUAGE COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS: (24 UNITS)
JAPANESE CONCENTRATION
REQUIRED COURSES IN JAPANESE: 24 UNITS
LOWER-DIVISION: (12 UNITS)
| JAPN 102/C Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
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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: (12 UNITS)
Select 4 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 |
Student Learning Objectives
As a result of completing the Languages & Cultures Major, students will be able to:
(1) Demonstrate fluency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language;
(2) Demonstrate the ability to reason and present sound arguments using the target language;
(3) Analyze and clearly articulate interpretations of literary texts;
(4) Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of world cultures;
(5) Apply cultural theory to effectively analyze multiple forms of cultural expression and creativity.