Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Japanese provides the first two years of a four year curriculum for the student who plans to transfer to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese. An Academic Certificate (AC) in Language Studies is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8130
Total credits required
60-64
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Language Studies (Major Code 6237N) should consider the recommendation notes listed below.
Students may qualify to enter higher level Japanese courses by placement or may qualify to exempt out of taking any Japanese courses by assessment.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Interpret intermediate-level informational and literary texts in Japanese. (ENG213, JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, SLC201, (CRE), [FYC])
- Interpret intermediate-level oral communication in Japanese. (JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, (COM), (CRE))
- Present information and express opinions in intermediate-level written and spoken Japanese. (JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, (CRE))
- Interact and negotiate meaning in intermediate-level spoken Japanese. (JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, (COM), (CRE))
- Explain the relationship between Japanese linguistic practices and cultural perspectives. (ENG213, JPH245, JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, SLC201, (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SB])
- Compare and contrast Japanese language and culture with other languages and cultures. (ENG213, JPH245, JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, SLC201, (CRE), [HU], [SB])
- Use intermediate-level Japanese in multiple environments and contexts. (ENG213, JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, JPN202, SLC201, (CRE), [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 7-29 | |
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| JPH245 | Traditional and Modern Japanese | 3 |
| JPN101 | Elementary Japanese I (5) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-5 | |
| JPN102 | Elementary Japanese II (5) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-5 | |
| JPN201 | Intermediate Japanese I (5) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-5 | |
| JPN202 | Intermediate Japanese II (5) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-5 | |
| AGEC-A | Credits: 29-35 | |
| A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 3 | |
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area | 3 | |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Met by JPH245 in Required Courses AND | ||
| Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area | 3 | |
| May be met by ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses unless used to meet Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area | 6 | |
| PSY132 | recommended. | |
| May be met by ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses unless used to meet Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | ||
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4) | 8 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-3 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation | ||
| May be met by JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, or JPN202 in Required Courses | ||
| PSY132 | recommended if not met by JPN101, JPN102, JPN201, or JPN202 Required Courses | |
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 0-3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | ||
| The following courses are recommended: | ||
| JPN115 | Beginning Japanese Conversation I | 3 |
| JPN116 | Beginning Japanese Conversation II | 3 |
| Note: JPN115 and JPN116 satisfies the restricted elective requirement for the Academic Certificate in Language Studies. | ||
| Students earning an Academic Certificate in Language Studies, select two (2) courses from the lists below. | ||
| AFR/ASB/CCS202 | Ethnic Relations in the United States (3) OR | |
| SOC241 | Race and Ethnic Relations (3) | 3 |
| COM163 | Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life | 3 |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| AHU+++ Any AHU Arabic Humanities course(s) | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FLA+++ Any FLA Foreign Language Acquisition course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| GRK+++ Any GRK Greek course(s) | ||
| HBR+++ Any HBR Hebrew course(s) | ||
| HEB+++ Any HEB Hebrew course(s) | ||
| IPP+++ Any IPP Interpreter Preparation Program course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| ITH+++ Any ITA Italian Humanities course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| LAT+++ Any LAT Latin course(s) | ||
| NAV+++ Any NAV Navajo course(s) | ||
| NVH+++ Any NVH Navajo Humanities course(s) | ||
| PIM+++ Any PIM Pima course(s) | ||
| POR+++ Any POR Portuguese course(s) | ||
| RUS+++ Any RUS Russian course(s) | ||
| SLC+++ Any SLC Studies in Language and Culture course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| SPH+++ Any SPH Spanish Humanities course(s) | ||
| TRS+++ Any TRS Translation and Interpretation course(s) | ||
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