Japanese Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

Credit Hours: 18

In addition to completing the requirements for this minor, students must also complete the minor requirements specified in the Academic Regulations  section of this catalog.

Required courses:

• JPNS 313 Japanese Conversation and Composition I (3)
• JPNS 314 Japanese Conversation and Composition II (3)

Complete four courses from the following:

• ARTH 103 Asian Art and Architecture (3)
• ARTH 243 Art and Architecture of Japan (3)
• HIST 286 History of Japan to 1800 (3)
• HIST 287 History of Modern Japan (3)
• JPNS 343 Advanced Japanese Conversation and Composition (3)
• JPNS 390 Special Topics (3)
• LTJP 250 Japanese Literature in (English) Translation (3)
• LTJP 350 Japanese Literature in (English) Translation (3)
• LTJP 390 Special Topics (3)
• POLI 343 Politics of East Asia (3)
• RELS 248 Religious Traditions of China and Japan (3)

Notes:

• Certain approved special topics courses from other departments may also count toward the minor provided at least 1/3 of the content focuses on Japan. These courses will vary on a semester by semester basis. In addition, approved independent study and tutorial courses may also count toward the minor. See Program Director.
• No more than 6 credit hours from JPNS 496  may be applied towards the program requirements.
• No more than 12 credit hours from LTJP 390  may be applied towards the program requirements.