University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 46 courses
Study Abroad Early acquisition of Asian language skills aids in the timely completion of major requirements and enriches appreciation of Asian cultures. Students are encouraged, therefore, to complete up to a year of language study in approved programs of study abroad.
Preparation for the Major
Complete three courses as follows:
Preparation for the Major: Intermediate Sequence of Asian Language
Select one intermediate sequence in one Asian language offered by the department (e.g., courses listed or equivalent):
Preparation for the Major: Asian 30, Civilization, Introduction to Religions, or Culture
Select Asian 30 or one civilization, introduction to religions, or culture course within the department:
Preparation for the Major: Asian 30, Civilization, Introduction to Religions, or Culture: Asian 30
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASIAN 30 | Languages and Cultures of Asia | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Asian 30, Civilization, Introduction to Religions, or Culture: Civilization
Preparation for the Major: Asian 30, Civilization, Introduction to Religions, or Culture: Introduction to Religions
Preparation for the Major: Asian 30, Civilization, Introduction to Religions, or Culture: Culture
Preparation for the Major: Linguistics 20
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 20 | Introduction to Linguistic Analysis | 5 |
The Major
Eleven courses, as follows:
The Major: Upper-Division Language Courses in Asian Languages
Complete five upper-division language courses in one Asian language offered by the department, or three upper-division language courses in one Asian language offered by the department and two upper-division language courses in a different Asian language offered by the department.
The Major: Asian 100 and 104
Complete the following two courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASIAN 100 | Methods in Asian Linguistics | 4 |
| ASIAN 104 | Asian Language Pedagogy | 4 |
The Major: Asian Linguistics
Select two Asian linguistics courses from:
The Major: Upper-Division Electives
Complete two upper-division electives within the department or from the Linguistics Department.
Honors Program
The honors program is a three-term sequence (Asian 198A-198B-198C), taken in addition to requirements for the major, that culminates in the submission of a 40- to 60-page thesis. In most circumstances courses 198A-198B-198C are taken in the senior year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), although students also have the option of taking course 198A in spring quarter of their junior year. Students are expected to use an Asian language in their research, with the scope of language work to be determined in consultation with their faculty adviser.
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