Japanese Studies Certificate Checklist and Declaration Form

NOTE: All students in good academic standing can declare the language certificate, even before completing any pre-requisites.

Program Requirements:
Core Courses
Students must complete four Japanese language core courses from the above list.
Japanesse Specialty Courses
Students must complete a minimum of one course selected from the above list.
Electives
Students must complete an elective courses from the above list.

 

* When the topic is Japan related. Consult the program advisor.

Note: With prior permission form the departmental advisor (wlladv@sfu.ca), students may count other Japanese-related courses which do not appear on on this list.
Note: Work experience/practicum term is not required.
Note: A maximum of six units from either transfer, exchange or course challenges may be used toward this certificate. Such requests must be submitted to the departmental advisor. In lieu of the transferred credits, students will be required to complete coursework of an equivalent number of units as assessed by the departmental advisor.
Note: You do not need to have completed the prerequisites to declare as INTENDED. 

Your SFU computing ID serves as signature on this declaration form, you will also be emailed by the department advisor for final confirmation

 

For Further queries: 

Please connect with Maria Hamilton, the WLL manager and Departmental Advisor, at wlladv@sfu.ca 

Note: Students should always refer to the SFU Calendar for program requirements. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the requlations as stated in the SFU Calendar. School staff are available for advice and guidance. However, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection, for compliance with and completion of, program and degree requirements, including WQB regulations (if necessary), and for observance of regulations and deadlines rest with the students.