East Asian Language Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Introduction

Congratulations on being accepted into a Bachelor of Arts degree program! You are embarking on an academic journey that will offer you the best of a broad liberal education with the ability to specialize in various fields of study.

East Asian Language Studies will provide you with solid training in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in the two main East Asian languages, namely Chinese and Japanese. In addition to gaining profound knowledge of East Asian cultures, you will also choose to pursue advanced proficiency in one of the languages, and intermediate proficiency in the other. As an East Asian Language Studies graduate, you'll be prepared for career opportunities in areas such as the civil service, the non-profit sector, and the business world.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered as a B.A. requiring the completion of 120 units and normally four years of full-time study.

Courses required in your first year

Fall semester

Chinese 205 or 229, or Japanese 2051, 2

Science Option or Open Option

Open Option

Open Option

Open Option

Note

1. If you have little or no knowledge of the Chinese language you should register in Chinese 205. Chinese 205 is not open to students with credit in Chinese 30 or 35. If you have taken Japanese 30 in high school you should register for Japanese 207. Please contact the School for course placement information.

Placement in Chinese Courses

All students wishing to take a course in Chinese for the first time must contact the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in order to determine the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.

For more information please consult the School website at arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/chinese/home/assessment-and-placement.

Placement in Introductory Courses in Japanese

Students who register in introductory courses in Japanese are required to complete an online placement form to indicate whether they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken. The online placement form will be available to registered students in D2L a month before the first day of class.

Students who indicate on the online placement form that they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken will be required to meet with the program’s undergraduate advisor and will be informed of the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.

2. One pair of language courses (Chinese or Japanese) should be selected in your first year based on which language will constitute your Primary Language of Study for your program. Students would select the appropriate introductory language courses for their Secondary Language of Study in their second year.

Winter semester

Chinese 207 or 229, or Japanese 2071, 2

Science Option or Open Option

Open Option

Open Option

Open Option

Tip

Tip:
Remember to register for both fall and winter semesters at the same time.

For further information please contact:
Telephone: 403.220.3580
Email: artsads@ucalgary.ca
Website: slllc.ucalgary.ca/east-asian-language-studies

Studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree means that you are a student in the Faculty of Arts.

The major that you choose refers to the subject area you’d like your Bachelor of Arts degree to focus on (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, major in History). This is something that you will have indicated when you applied for admission.

To see your major program, log into your online Student Centre and under the Admissions menu and within the "My Applications" box, click on "status". You will then be able to see your faculty and major program.

From Archeology to Visual Studies, there are numerous majors and programs to choose from within the Faculty of Arts. If you'd like to see the different majors and programs that the Faculty of Arts has to offer, visit the faculty website.

If you are coming to the University of Calgary with Advanced Placement credit or International Baccalaureate credit, you will follow the same registration process as any first time university student. You may be eligible to use your transfer credit in your degree program depending on the program you have entered and whether or not the courses are applicable. Look for International Baccalaureate credit information at ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-12-1.html and Advanced Placement information at ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-12-2.html.

You may view your transfer credit by logging in to your online Student Centre. Once you know the transfer credit you have received, you may contact the academic advisor in your faculty to get advice on course selection.

Generally, students must complete 18 units at the junior (200-level) before they are allowed to register in 300-level courses.

Co-op and Internship: Get a head start on your career through our co-operative education and internship opportunities. You will gain valuable work experience in your industry—all before you graduate.

Study Abroad: Experience different cultures, gain a better understanding of world issues, and travel around the globe, all while earning credit towards your degree. The University of Calgary offers exchanges and study abroad programs in 61 different countries.

Community Service-Learning: Combine your classroom learning with volunteer work that achieves community goals, and see first-hand how your academic learning relates to social issues.

Co-Curricular Record: The first of its kind in Western Canada, have your out-of-classroom experiences such as volunteer work, leadership training and club involvement documented on an official record.

Arts and Science Honours Academy: Be part of a unique program that combines collaborative study, global opportunities and academic challenge. The ASHA program brings together 25 like-minded high achieving students to learn and study in six distinct scholars courses. As an Arts and Science Honours Academy student, you will be one of a class of the best and brightest at the University of Calgary.