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Twin Cities Campus
Asian Languages and Literatures MinorAsian and Middle Eastern Studies
College of Liberal Arts
Asia is an increasingly important part of world politics, economics, and culture. The minor prepares students to interact with the people and cultures of Asia.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
Students are required to complete 2 semester(s) of
Chinese, or Hindi-Urdu, or Japanese, or Korean, or Hmong, or Arabic.
with a grade of C-, or better, or S, or demonstrate proficiency in the language(s) as defined by the department
or college.
Note: Students must elect a sub-plan based on their language of concentration. Each sub-plan requires a minimum of two courses of the same language at the intermediate level (second year) or above. Students with advanced or native language ability may substitute ALL 3xxx-5xxx literature/culture courses in lieu of the minor language requirement; see departmental adviser for final consent. All required coursework must be taken A-F, and students must earn a grade of C- or better.
Students may earn a B.A. or a minor in Asian languages and literatures, but not both.
Asian Languages and Literatures (ALL) Courses
Transfer or study abroad credits may NOT be used to fulfill this sub-requirement.
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
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ALL 3xxx
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ALL 4xxx
·
ALL 5xxx
Other Minor Courses
Eligible courses that fulfill the 'Other Minor Courses' sub-requirement include ALL 3xxx-5xxx, non-ALL, Asian language at the 3xxx-level or above in the chosen sub-plan, transfer, or study abroad courses related to the minor. See departmental adviser or DUS for final approval. Note: 1xxx-level courses may NOT be counted toward the minor.
Take 1 or more course(s) totaling 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
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ALL 3xxx
·
ALL 5xxx
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Chinese
Chinese Language
Take a minimum of 2 courses (7 credits) of Chinese at the intermediate level or above. These courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus.
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
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CHN 3016 - Accelerated Intermediate Modern Chinese
(5.0 cr)
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CHN 3021 - Intermediate Modern Chinese I
(5.0 cr)
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CHN 3022 - Intermediate Modern Chinese II
(5.0 cr)
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CHN 3031 - Advanced Modern Chinese I
(4.0 cr)
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CHN 3032 - Advanced Modern Chinese II
(4.0 cr)
·
CHN 4041 - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese I
(4.0 cr)
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CHN 4042 - Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese II
(4.0 cr)
·
CHN 5040 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Japanese
Japanese Language
Take a minimum of 2 courses (7 credits) of Japanese at the intermediate level or above. These courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus.
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
·
JPN 3021 - Intermediate Japanese I
(5.0 cr)
·
JPN 3022 - Intermediate Japanese II
(5.0 cr)
·
JPN 3031 - Third Year Japanese I
(4.0 cr)
·
JPN 3032 - Third Year Japanese II
(4.0 cr)
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JPN 4041 - Advanced Japanese Conversation and Composition I
(4.0 cr)
·
JPN 4042 - Advanced Japanese Conversation and Composition II
(4.0 cr)
·
JPN 5040 - Readings in Japanese Texts
(3.0 cr)
Korean
Korean Language
Take a minimum of 2 courses (7 credits) of Korean at the intermediate level or above. These courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus.
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
·
KOR 3021 - Intermediate Korean I
(5.0 cr)
·
KOR 3022 - Intermediate Korean II
(5.0 cr)
·
KOR 3031 - Third Year Korean I
(4.0 cr)
·
KOR 3032 - Third Year Korean II
(4.0 cr)
·
KOR 4041 - Advanced Readings in Modern Korean I
(4.0 cr)
·
KOR 4042 - Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II
(4.0 cr)
·
KOR 5140 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Hindi-Urdu
Hindi-Urdu Languages
Take a minimum of 2 courses (7 credits) of Hindi-Urdu at the intermediate level or above. These courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus.
HNUR 3021 - Intermediate Hindi-Urdu I
(5.0 cr)
HNUR 3022 {Inactive}
(5.0 cr)
HNDI 3031 - Advanced Hindi I
(4.0 cr)
HNUR 3032 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
HNDI 5040 - Readings in Hindi Texts
(3.0 cr)
Hmong
Hmong Language
Take a minimum of 2 courses (7 credits) of Hmong at the intermediate level or above. These courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. Note: In order to fulfill this sub-requirement, HMNG 5040 must be taken for at least 3 credits.
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
·
HMNG 3016 - Accelerated Intermediate Hmong
(5.0 cr)
·
HMNG 3021 - Intermediate Hmong I
(5.0 cr)
·
HMNG 3022 - Intermediate Hmong II
(5.0 cr)
·
HMNG 3031 - Advanced Hmong I
(4.0 cr)
·
HMNG 3032 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
HMNG 5040 - Readings in Hmong Texts
(3.0-4.0 cr)
Arabic
Arabic Language
Take a minimum of 2 courses (6 credits) of Arabic at the intermediate level or above. These courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus.
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Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Chn 1016/Chn 4006 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Chn 3021/Chn 4003 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Chn 3022/Chn 4004 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CHN 3031/CHN 4007 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CHN 3032/CHN 4008 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Jpn 3021/4003 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Jpn 3022/Jpn 4004 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Jpn 3031/Jpn 4005 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Jpn 3032/Jpn 4006 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 9.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Kor 3021/4003 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Kor 3022/4004 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Kor 3031/Kor 4005 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Kor 3032/Kor 4006 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | HnUr 3021/HnUr 4003 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Hndi 3031/HnUr 4005/Urdu 3031/ |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 9.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Hmng 3016/Hmng 4006 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Hmng 3021/4003 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Hmng 3022/4004 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Hmng 3031/Hmng 4007 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 -4.0 [max 12.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Arab 3101/Arab 4121 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Arab 3102/Arab 4122 |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |