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Asian Languages and Literature.

Minor

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Requirements

Language Subplan (choose one)

  1. Chinese
  2. Hindi/Urdu
  3. Japanese
  4. Korean
  5. Hmong
  6. Arabic

Your minor would be Asian Languages & Literatures and your subplan is the one language you choose (i.e. Asian Languages & Literatures with a subplan in Chinese).

  1. Two semesters of intermediate level or above of one Asian language (as listed above). Language courses must be taken in residence at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
  2. Two ALL-designator courses at the 3000-level or above. Transfer or study abroad courses and credits may NOT be used to fulfill this requirement.
  3. One elective course, which may include: an ALL-designator course, an upper-level language course, an ALL-related course in another department (upon approval), transfer course (upon approval), or learning abroad course (upon approval). Course must be taken at the 3xxx-level or above and may NOT include 1-2 credit courses.

Please Note: All courses must be approved by the department. 1xxx-level courses cannot be applied to the minor. Students must take courses on an A-F grading basis must receive a grade of C- or above in each course. Prior to graduation, students must submit a signed Final Clearance form to their current student advising community (non-CLA students should bring their completed forms to 49 Johnston Hall) verifying completion of minor requirements.

*Learning Abroad: Students who choose to use abroad coursework towards the major must petition their coursework upon return. Students are expected to work with academic advisor before going abroad.

Notice: Students with native or near-native ability in an Asian language are encouraged to study another Asian language; if not, they will do their course work in literature and related fields, to complete the equivalent credits in the major/minor.