2023 cycle

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C1. How will the changes fit with the Institutional Mission / Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO)

1. Knowledge: Mastery of content and processes of inquiry The Minor in Japanese requires lower-division and upper-division work in the Japanese language and upper-division work in selected areas of culture, literary analysis, and linguistics/specialized language use. The required coursework guarantees that all students achieve ACTFL Intermediate-Low Japanese language proficiency, while the elective courses assure all students of mastery of the areas of specific interest to them. Our program also requires mastery of research methods and processes of inquiry in these fields. Graduates with a Minor in Japanese engage with contemporary and enduring questions through an understanding of the complexities of human cultures and are ready to put their knowledge into action to address contemporary issues.

2. Proficiency: Intellectual skills Students in the Minor in Japanese develop their intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking skills using quantitative and qualitative reasoning in their Japanese required and elective courses. Students completing the Minor in Japanese prove these intellectual skills through a variety of assessment measures ranging from oral presentations to research papers, and objective examinations. Through their in-depth comparative language and cultural studies, they are equipped to use their critical thinking skills and actively participate in democratic debate. They have the ability to find, use, evaluate, and process information in order to engage in complex decision-making. They listen and read critically, speak and write clearly and thoughtfully, and communicate effectively.

3. Place and Community: Urban and global mission The Minor in Japanese program pairs the development of language skills with an understanding of Japanese language and culture present around the world, including communities in the United States, in particular Japanese and Japanese American communities in California. Students are prepared to function linguistically, culturally, and intellectually both within our urban region and on a global scale, benefiting from a keen appreciation of the history and presence of Japanese language and culture in myriad local and world communities.

4. Transformation: Integrative learning The humanistic study of language and culture develops in each student an understanding of human nature and the diversity of individuals and cultures around the world. These intercultural skills can be applied to any domain in which our graduates with a Minor in Japanese will find themselves in the future, as well as to their studies in any field. Similarly, the development of students’ Japanese language skills to the ACTFL Intermediate-Low level in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and understanding allows them to apply their knowledge within any milieu or area of expertise. Japanese Minor students engage in the community, professional, creative, research, and scholarly projects that lead to changes in their sense of self and understanding of their worlds. Graduates with a Minor in Japanese integrate their knowledge, skills, and experience to address complex historical and contemporary issues and act ethically as leaders for the 21st century.

 

C2. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Minor in Japanese

PLO 1: Demonstrate their ability to successfully handle oral communications in everyday situations in Japanese contexts on at least the ACTFL intermediate range.

PLO 2: Demonstrate their ability to read and write a variety of short descriptive or explanatory texts on familiar topics and short, simple stories in Japanese contexts on at least the ACTFL intermediate range.

PLO 3: Demonstrate their understanding and ability to discuss cultural similarities and differences between Japanese culture and the students’ own or American culture.

PLO 4: Demonstrate their understanding and ability to analyze and explain 1) Japanese major literary works, 2) Japanese social, cultural, and historical contexts, and/or 3) basic linguistic aspects of the Japanese language.

PLO 5: Demonstrate familiarity with library and information technology as part of a well-rounded education in the humanities and exploit such technology to find resources in Japanese.