Japanese Studies Minor

The Japanese Studies Minor is a structured course of study designed to acquaint students with Japanese language, civilization, and culture.  The application form for the minor is available here.

Two courses must be selected from the following core courses:

JPNS 313 Japanese Conversation and Composition I (3)
JPNS 314 Japanese Conversation and Composition II (3)
JPNS 328 Foreign Language Study Abroad (3)
JPNS 329 Current Issues Abroad (3)
JPNS 220 Special Assignment Abroad (3)

Elective Courses (Four additional courses must be selected from the following list of electives):

JPNS 343 Advanced Conversation and Composition (3)
JPNS 370 Studies in Film and Literature (3)
JPNS 390 Special Topics in Languages and Cultures (3)
LTJP 250 Japanese Literature in Translation (3)
LTJP 350 Literature in Translation: A Foreign Author (3)
LTJP 390 Special Topics (3)
HIST 286 History of Japan to 1800 (3)
HIST 287 History of Modern Japan (3)
ARTH 103 History of Asian Art (3)
ARTH 243 History of the Art of Japan (3)
RELS 248 Religious Traditions of China and Japan (3)
POLS 323 Politics of East Asia (3)

For additional information, email Professor Yoshiki Chikuma (chikumayATcofcDOTedu), Coordinator of the Japanese Studies Minor