Japanese Declaration Form and Checklist

Program Requirements: Complete a minimum of 18 units Complete 4 Japanese courses Complete either A: Two 300 Level Japanese courses, OR, B: One 300 level + One elective course Minimum CGPA of 2.00

Core Courses JAPN 100 - Japanese I (3) JAPN 110 - Japanese II (3) JAPN 200 - Japanese III (3) JAPN 210 - Japanese IV (3) JAPN 300 - Intermediate Japanese I (3) JAPN 301 - Intermediate Japanese II (3)

Students complete four Japanese language core courses from the above list.

Japanesse Specialty Courses JAPN 300 - Intermediate Japanese I (3) JAPN 301 - Intermediate Japanese II (3) JAPN 351 - Japanese Language and Culture through Film (3) JAPN 360 - Japanese Literature as World Literature (4)

And a minimum of one course selected from the above list. Any related WL course that contains Japanese literature and cultural production, or that reflects on issues of translation and intercultural exchange with prior permission from the department advisor. Students placed in courses higher than the 100- or 200-level may seek approval to use other courses as substitutions for the core language courses.

Electives HIST 206 - Imperial Japan (ca. 1868-1952) (3) HIST 236 - Japan from 1603 to 1867: Peasants, Merchants, Warriors (3) HIST 371 - The Asia-Pacific War in Modern Japanese History (4) HIST 447W - The Nikkei Experience in North America (4) HIST 464 - Problems in Modern Asian History (4) * HIST 471W - Women in Japanese History (1600-1952) (4) GA 101 - Introduction to Global Asia (3) * GA 202 - Studies in Global Asia (3) * GA 301 - Asian Canadian Culture and Activism Across Borders (3) * GA 303 - Selected Topics in Global Japanese Studies (3) GA 400 - Selected Topics in Global Asia (3) * POL 381 - Japanese Politics (4)

To fulfill the minimum 18 units requirements, students may choose one course from the following list

* When the topic is Japan related. Consult the program advisor.

Note: With prior permission form the departmental advisor (wlladv@sfu.ca), students may count other Japanese-related courses which do not appear on on this list.
Note: Work experience/practicum term is not required.
Note: A maximum of six units from either transfer, exchange or course challenges may be used toward this certificate. Such requests must be submitted to the departmental advisor. In lieu of the transferred credits, students will be required to complete coursework of an equivalent number of units as assessed by the departmental advisor.
Note: You do not need to have completed the prerequisites to declare as INTENDED.

SFU computing ID (do not enter @sfu.ca): Your SFU computing ID serves as signature on this declaration form, you will also be emailed by the department advisor for final confirmation

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Please connect with Maria Hamilton, the WLL manager and Departmental Advisor, at wlladv@sfu.ca

Note: Students should always refer to the SFU Calendar for program requirements. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the requlations as stated in the SFU Calendar. School staff are available for advice and guidance. However, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection, for compliance with and completion of, program and degree requirements, including WQB regulations (if necessary), and for observance of regulations and deadlines rest with the students.

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