{"id":22048,"date":"2024-08-15T14:50:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T19:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/?post_type=program&#038;p=22048"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:38:11","slug":"committee-interdisciplinary-major-ba-japanese-language-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/academics\/committee-interdisciplinary-major-ba-japanese-language-and-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee Interdisciplinary Major, BA: Japanese Language and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Committee Interdisciplinary Major, BA: Japanese Language and Culture                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BA<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p class=\"intro\">As Japan is one of the five largest world economies, professional opportunities exist for individuals who are proficient in the Japanese language and who can understand and integrate into Japanese culture.<\/p>\n<p>A Committee Interdisciplinary Major with a focus on Japanese language and culture can be the first step towards a career path in teaching, translation, interpretation, government relations, social services, the travel or hospitality industry, business, technology, finance or sales. Many students are also interested in careers related to Anime or computer technology, both large industries in Japan. A major in Japanese combined with technology and science training is excellent preparation for entry into those fields.<\/p>\n<p>Many students now can find Japanese instruction in their high schools. At 51ÁÔÆæ, students can continue their high school studies or begin from the first semester of Japanese language instruction. We offer eight semesters of Japanese language plus the vitally important courses about Japanese culture, business practices, values, politics, history, and religions.<\/p>\n<p>While the study of any Asian language is challenging for native English speakers because of their vast differences from English, students often find it is less difficult than they lead themselves to believe. Successful students of Japanese will dedicate the necessary daily time to practice and repeat...and practice and repeat.<\/p>\n<p>Japan is a very popular destination for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\">study abroad<\/a>, and Japanese majors are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities available through 51ÁÔÆæ. Programs vary in length from a few week immersion, to semester-long, to even a full year. Because of the complexities of planning a study abroad experience, students are encouraged to start planning early in sophomore year. Most students engage in study abroad during the second half of sophomore year or during their junior year.<\/p>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/\" rel=\"\">How to Apply<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/japanese\/declare-a-japanese-major\/\" rel=\"\">Declare a Major<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-japanese-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-japanese-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-japanese-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-japanese-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h2><a name=\"major\"><\/a>Major Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>The Japanese Language and Culture program requires completion of 30 credits in approved Japanese and related courses. Students in the major must complete the fifth- through eighth-semester Japanese courses as the core of the program. In addition, culture-related courses that are taught using the target language are required. Students must complete 30 credits to graduate, at least 15 of them at the advanced (300 and above) level taken in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ. The major requires a minimum of 18 credits at the 300 level or above taught in Japanese. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted at 51ÁÔÆæ. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work.<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Required<\/span> <sup>1<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 301\">JAPAN\u00a0301<\/a><\/td><td>Fifth Semester Japanese<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 302\">JAPAN\u00a0302<\/a><\/td><td>Sixth Semester Japanese<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 401\">JAPAN\u00a0401<\/a><\/td><td>Seventh Semester Japanese<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 402\">JAPAN\u00a0402<\/a><\/td><td>Eighth Semester Japanese<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 330\">JAPAN\u00a0330<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Japanese Language and Culture<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 331\">JAPAN\u00a0331<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Reading Japanese Short Stories<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 355\">JAPAN\u00a0355<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Seminar in Japanese Literature and Culture:<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 361\">JAPAN\u00a0361<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Translating Japanese Media<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 441\">JAPAN\u00a0441<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Business Japanese I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Research<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following courses to satisfy the research requirement of the L&amp;S degree:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 351\">JAPAN\u00a0351<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Japanese Performance Traditions <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 355\">JAPAN\u00a0355<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Seminar in Japanese Literature and Culture: <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 361\">JAPAN\u00a0361<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Translating Japanese Media <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 500\">JAPAN\u00a0500<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Research and Research Writing in Japanese<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Electives<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select 8 credits (see below)<\/span> <sup>3<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">8<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Study Abroad<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Study Abroad is strongly encouraged<\/span> <sup>4<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">Students whose language skills allow them to begin their study of Japanese beyond the fifth semester course must discuss with the advisor appropriate substitute courses in order to complete the required 30 credits.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">Japanese majors wishing to use this course for the research requirement must notify the instructor that they will complete an independent research project.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 3 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">At least one course must be taken outside the Japan curricular area.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 4 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">Up to 12 credits from study abroad programs will be accepted for the major. Any language credits acquired from study abroad must not duplicate language credits acquired from classes taken at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\n<h3 class=\"toggle\">Electives<\/h3>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 100\">JAPAN\u00a0100<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Japanese Literature<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 110\">JAPAN\u00a0110<\/a><\/td><td>Japanese Popular Culture<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 221\">JAPAN\u00a0221<\/a><\/td><td>Japanese Film: Themes and Methods<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 297\">JAPAN\u00a0297<\/a><\/td><td>Study Abroad:<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1-12<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=JAPAN 310\">JAPAN\u00a0310<\/a><\/td><td>Enhanced Knowledge &amp; 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Letters &amp; Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors. L&amp;S college advisors advise across your entire degree program while departmental faculty advisors focus on the major.<\/p> <p>College advisors are located in Holton Hall (or virtually for online students) and serve as your primary advisor. They are your point person for your questions about navigating college and completing your degree. College advisors will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Assist you in defining your academic and life goals.<\/li> \t<li>Help you create an educational plan that is consistent with those goals.<\/li> \t<li>Assist you in understanding curriculum, major and degree requirements for graduation, as well as university policies and procedures.<\/li> \t<li>Provide you with information about campus and community resources and refer you to those resources as appropriate.<\/li> \t<li>Monitor your progress toward graduation and completion of requirements.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Faculty advisors mentor students in the major and assist them in maximizing their development in the program. You will begin working with a faculty advisor when you declare your major. Faculty advisors are an important partner and will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Help you\u00a0understand major requirements and course offerings in the department.\u00a0<\/li> \t<li>Explain opportunities for internships and undergraduate research and guide you in obtaining those experiences.<\/li> \t<li>Serve as an excellent resource as you consider potential graduate programs and career paths in your field.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Students are encouraged to meet with both their college advisor and faculty advisor at least once each semester. Appointments are available in-person, by phone or by video.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Currently enrolled students should use the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.navigate.eab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Navigate360 website<\/a>\u00a0to make an appointment with your assigned advisor or call (414) 229-4654 if you do not currently have an assigned Letters &amp; Science advisor.\u00a0Prospective students who haven't enrolled in classes yet should call (414) 229-7711 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/advisingtext>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-japanese-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>We encourage you to begin exploring career options when you declare your global studies major or at the start of your sophomore year, whichever comes first.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/career-resources-job-outcomes\/\" rel=\"\">Career Resources &amp; Job Outcomes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"details-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/letters-science\/world-languages-cultures\/japanese-language-culture-ba\/\" rel=\"\">Academic Catalog<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/course-search\/\" rel=\"\">Schedule of Classes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mt-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <h2 class=\"is-style-size-h5 uwm-u-my-10\">Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ)<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-10 is-style-size-p-md\">Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"tel:414-229-7711\">414-229-7711<\/a>.<\/p> <h2 class=\"is-style-size-h5 uwm-u-mb-0 uwm-u-mt-30\">Current Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-10 is-style-size-p-md\">General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ls-advising@uwm.edu\">ls-advising@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"tel:414-229-4654\">414-229-4654<\/a>.<\/p> <p class=\"uwm-u-mt-10 is-style-size-p-md\">Specific questions about Japanese, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:quinna@uwm.edu\">Asst. 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