Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Culture and Society

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.

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Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8130
Total Credits Required
60-64
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in 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 to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Interpret intermediate-level informational and literary texts in Japanese.
  2. Interpret intermediate-level oral communication in Japanese.
  3. Present information and express opinions in intermediate-level written and spoken Japanese.
  4. Interact and negotiate meaning in intermediate-level spoken Japanese.
  5. Explain the relationship between Japanese linguistic practices and cultural perspectives.
  6. Compare and contrast Japanese language and culture with other languages and cultures.
  7. Use intermediate-level Japanese in multiple environments and contexts.
  8. 应用相关的知识、技能和mi的习惯nd to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Interpreters and Translators

$45,735

Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers

$64,985

Secondary School Teachers

$60,720

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN101 Elementary Japanese I Critical courseGateway courseOR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
Elective Elective JPN115orJPN116recommended 0–3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN102 Elementary Japanese II OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 0–3
HUor
SB		 Humanities, Fine Arts & DesignorSocial-Behavioral Sciences HUorSB 3
Elective Elective JPN115orJPN116recommended 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN201 Intermediate Japanese I OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
ENG213or
SLC201		 Introduction to the Study of LanguageorIntroduction to Linguistics HU, SB 3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application CS 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN202 Intermediate Japanese II OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
CPD160 Introduction to Multiculturalism C, L 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences SB 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN101 Elementary Japanese I Critical courseGateway courseOR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
Elective Elective JPN115orJPN116recommended 0–3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN102 Elementary Japanese II OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
HUor
SB		 Humanities, Fine Arts & DesignorSocial-Behavioral Sciences HUorSB 3
Elective Elective JPN115orJPN116recommended 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN201 Intermediate Japanese I OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
JPN202 Intermediate Japanese II OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment G 0–5
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 0–3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application CS 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG213or
SLC201		 Introduction to the Study of LanguageorIntroduction to Linguistics HU, SB 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CPD160 Introduction to Multiculturalism C, L 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences SB 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C= Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC= First Year Composition
  • G= Global Awareness
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176456).