Major in Modern Languages- Japanese (BA)
The Major in Modern Languages- Japanese will help you develop your ability to communicate in oral and written Japanese, develop your intercultural skills, and enable you to explore potential careers. Japanese language skills can be key in launching your career. National and international organizations need Japanese speakers to work both here in the US and abroad. Consider adding a Major in Modern Languages- Japanese to your program of study at Ball State, and discover the world.
45-46 credits
Required Language Sequence, 24 credits
ML required courses, 6 credits
ML 101 intended to be taken in conjunction with one of the following parallels:
- Language Courses in the Beginning Sequence (101 and 102)
- Language Courses in the Intermediate Sequence (201 and 202)
- Language Courses in the Advanced Sequence (301 and 302)
ML 401 intended to be taken in the final year of the program
| ML 101 | Going Global: Tools for Exploring Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| ML 401 | Capstone in Modern Languages | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Core Categories, 9 credits
Select one course in each category (Literature, Linguistics, and Culture)
HIST 496 (Modern Japan, 1600 to Present) may substitute for either JAPA 334 or JAPA 401.
Literature, 3 credits
| JAPA 401 | Contemporary Masterpieces | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linguistics, 3 credits
| JAPA 337 | Japanese Linguistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Culture, 3 credits
| JAPA 334 | Japanese Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Electives, 6-7 credits
JAPA Elective, 3 credits
Select one JAPA course of the 300 or 400 level not used to satisfy the three core categories (Literature, Linguistics, and Culture)
Non-JAPA Elective, 3-4 credits
Student may chose to take a course from one of the following categories:
- A 300-level AR, CH, FR, GER, SP or ML course taught in English
- A language sequence (101-302) AR, CH, FR, GER or SP course
During either term of the senior year, students are required to complete a summative assessment. Guidelines will be provided by the department.
Total Credit Hours: 45-46