Complete all courses as outlined below unless otherwise indicated. A total of five courses is required. A maximum of two transfer courses, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses required for the minor. Study-abroad courses must be approved by the Japanese academic coordinator prior to the semester abroad.
Required Language Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete four language courses in sequence from the following list: | 16 | |
For students with prior knowledge of Japanese, a placement test will determine the appropriate first course. Note: Students who place at or above JPNS 2102 must complete the sequence through JPNS 3102 and take additional courses from the list of electives to fulfill the total credit requirements. For guidance on course selection, students should consult the Japanese academic coordinator. | ||
Elementary Japanese 1 | ||
Elementary Japanese 2 | ||
Intermediate Japanese 1 | ||
or JPNS 2301 | Intermediate Japanese Immersion 1 | |
Intermediate Japanese 2 | ||
or JPNS 2302 | Intermediate Japanese Immersion 2 | |
Advanced Japanese 1 | ||
or JPNS 3301 | Advanced Japanese Immersion 1 | |
Advanced Japanese 2 | ||
or JPNS 3302 | Advanced Japanese Immersion 2 |
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one or more courses from the following list to reach a total of five courses in the minor. | 4 | |
East Asian Studies | ||
Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | ||
Japanese Literature and Culture | ||
Modern Japan | ||
Japanese Film | ||
Introduction to Japanese Pop Culture | ||
Cultural Engagement: Dialogue of Civilizations | ||
Special Topics in Japanese | ||
Japanese Buddhism |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor