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Add a Minor in Asian Languages and Literature
The undergraduate Minor in Asian Languages and Literature is offered with two emphases: Chinese or Japanese. The minor requires 15-17 semester hours of credit. Students must maintain a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP) credit may not be counted toward the major.
The Chinese Language and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) exam with a score of 4 or higher may be used to complete the General Education Program: World Languages component, or used as elective hours. Students with previous knowledge of Chinese language, should take the World Languages Placement Test (WLPT) to determine the best level for your first enrollment in a language course.
The Japanese Language and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) exam with a score of 4 or higher may be used to complete the General Education Program: World Languages component, or used as elective hours. Students with previous knowledge of Japanese language, should take the World Languages Placement Test (WLPT) to determine the best level for your first enrollment in a language course.
The undergraduate minor includes courses in language, literature and culture. Language courses focus on developing the four communicative skills–speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while upper level courses expand upon these skills and help to foster critical analysis skills through the study of cultural products and phenomenon, including literary texts, and films.
Areas of study
Chinese emphasis
The Minor in Asian Languages and Literature with Chinese emphasis requires 15 semester hours, including 12 semester hours earned in courses considered advanced for the minor taken at the University of Iowa. The minor must include the following coursework. Some of these courses have prerequisites; students must complete all of a course's prerequisites before they may register for that course.
Title | Hours |
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Third-Year Chinese (First and Second Semester) | 6 |
Fourth-Year Chinese (First and Second Semester) | 6 |
Additional elective | 3 |
Total hours | 15 |
Japanese emphasis
The Minor in Asian Languages and Literature with Japanese emphasis requires 17 semester hours, including 12 semester hours earned in courses considered advanced for the minor taken at the University of Iowa. Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP) credit may not be counted toward the Japanese emphasis.
Title | Hours |
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Third-Year Japanese (First and Second Semester) | 8 |
One course in literature and translation | 3 |
One course in linguistics and advanced language studies | 3 |
One course in literature and translation, or in linguistics and advanced language studies, or in cultural studies | 3 |
Total hours | 17 |
Advanced Placement Credit Policy
Iowa offers credit for more than 30 Advanced Placement (AP) Program exams. You can earn 3 to 8 semester hours of credit per test, depending on the subject and your score. For additional information, please visit the University of Iowa's Advanced Placement Program.
Chinese Language and Culture exam
- Students achieving a test score of 4 or 5 are given 3 semester hours and credit for the General Education Program: World Languages component.
- May be used to complete the General Education Program: World Languages component, or used as elective hours.
Japanese Language and Culture exam
- Students achieving a test score of 4 or 5 are given 3 s.h. and credit for the General Education Program: World Languages component.
- May be used to complete the General Education Program: World Languages component, or used as elective hours.
Score | Credit | Asian Languages and Literatures Major/Minor | |
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AP Chinese Language and Culture | 4-5 | 3 semester hours | GE Program: World Languages component or Elective credit |
AP Japanese Language and Culture | 4-5 | 3 semester hours | GE Program: World Languages component or Elective credit |
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