University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 45 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 in One Southeast Asian Language
Select one intermediate sequence in a Southeast Asian language offered by the department (e.g., courses listed or equivalent):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FILIPNO 6 | Intermediate Filipino | 5 |
| INDO 6 | Intermediate Indonesian | 5 |
| THAI 6 | Intermediate Thai | 5 |
| VIETMSE 6 | Intermediate Vietnamese | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Southeast Asian Studies 50
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEASIAN 50 | Southeast Asian Societies and Cultures | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Religion, Literature, or Culture
Select one course within the department (e.g., courses listed):
The Major
Complete 11 courses as follows:
The Major: Upper-Division Southeast Asian Language
Select one upper-division language course in a Southeast Asian language offered by the department from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INDO 100A | Advanced Indonesian | 4 |
| INDO 100B | Advanced Indonesian | 4 |
| INDO 100C | Advanced Indonesian | 4 |
| THAI 100A | Advanced Thai | 4 |
| THAI 100B | Advanced Thai | 4 |
| THAI 100C | Advanced Thai | 4 |
| VIETMSE 100A | Advanced Vietnamese | 4 |
| VIETMSE 100B | Advanced Vietnamese | 4 |
| VIETMSE 100C | Advanced Vietnamese | 4 |
The Major: Upper-Division Electives on Southeast Asia
Select eight upper-division elective courses on Southeast Asia from:
The Major: Upper-Division Electives on Other Parts of Asia
Complete two upper-division electives on other parts of Asia (China, Japan, Korea, South Asia) within the department or offered by another department (History, Geography, Anthropology, Political Science, Asian American Studies).
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