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Cultures & Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC)

University of Utah offers students the exciting opportunity to apply their proficiency in a second language to the study of academic content in fields such as Art History, Communication, History, Marketing, Sociology and Political Science.

The CLAC model, which has been successfully implemented at a number of colleges and universities, is built on the premise that knowledge of other languages affords unique access to multiple cultures and their perspectives. Often referred to as intercultural competence, this understanding of different cultures, including one’s own, is critical for students to succeed in today’s global world.

 

FALL 2026 CLAC COURSE

Japanese CLAC Section

JAPAN 3903-001

Instructor: Yuri Ishii

yuri.ishii@utah.edu

Class time: TBD | 1 credit course

What is CLAC Section?

In this condensed one-hour-a-week class, you will discuss in Japanese, short selections of essays/articles linked to JAPAN 3610-001.

Who can take this course? 

Anyone enrolled in JAPAN 3610-001 with Japanese speaking skills at the intermediate level or higher, seeking more opportunities to communicate in the language, can take this course.

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Contact

Have questions about CLAC? Interested in creating a CLAC section for your course?

Send any questions you have to the CLAC Coordinator, Sussy I. Alvarez Merino.

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USE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS IN YOUR MAJOR

CLAC allows you to pair your courses with 1-credit discussions in a variety of world languages. Study Political Science, History, Music, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, and much more in a world language.

WHY TAKE A CLAC CLASS?

CLAC classes are 1-credit discussion sections linked to a regular 3-credit class. CLAC classes are a great way to 1) keep up and improve your language skills 2) get a better understanding of the course material 3) use your language skills in your major 4) gain valuable research skills by accessing original documents 5) get that extra credit you need to graduate!

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE?

We currently offer CLAC classes in Fall and Spring semesters in ARABIC, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, KOREAN, PERSIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH and RUSSIAN.

Check the CLAC website for the most current list of classes and languages.

WHO CAN TAKE CLAC COURSES?

CLAC is a great option for students who have at least intermediate-level proficiency in the target language or have fulfilled the 2-year language requirements or its equivalent.

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Last Updated: 8/25/26