BA Japanese at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The undergraduate degree in Japanese emphasizes knowledge and awareness of: The outlines of the history of Japanese literature from the earliest periods to the present. The outlines of Japanese historical and cultural development. Appropriate research strategies for Japanese language, literature and culture.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Asian Languages and Civilizations | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

JPNS 1010 , JPNS 1020 and JPNS 2110 do not count toward the maximum of 45 credit hours in the major department. Sample listed courses: JPNS 1012 Introduction to Japanese Civilization; JPNS 1051 Portals to Japanese Literature; JPNS 2441 Japanese Culture through Film and Anime; JPNS 2811 Heroes and the Supernatural: Word and Image in Old Japan.

Career pathways

With a Japanese major, students will have skills, information and concepts that are relevant to careers in virtually every area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students interested in applying for this option must consult with the department's undergraduate academic advisor early in their career at CU to establish their program of study. In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Be a current CU Boulder undergraduate student. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for all courses taken at CU Boulder. If a transfer student, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. Students must submit the following materials by Sept. 1 of their junior year (or, in exceptional circumstances, during the student's senior year) to the director of graduate studies in Japanese: Intent application Statement of purpose Writing sample Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a full-time member of the Japanese faculty) Applications will be reviewed by the Japanese graduate faculty.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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