The Japanese Program offers a major and minor in Japanese language and culture. Coursework taken to satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement may not be applied toward the major or minor. Students must earn a final grade of C- or higher in all courses taken to fulfill the major and minor requirements outlined below.
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Japanese Major (30 hours total)
Core Requirements (6 hours)
- LIN 2004 World Languages
- FOW 2100 Literature and the World
Japanese Major Requirements (24 hours)
Students will complete 24 credit hours of coursework numbered beyond JPN2220. A minimum of 3 hours must be at the 4000-level. A maximum of 6 hours of culture courses taught in English translation (JPT, or equivalent) will count towards the Japanese major. A maximum of 3 hours from the following coursework may count toward the 24-hour requirement: JPN 2501r, JPN 1112r, JPN 1301r, JPN 1132, JPN 1133.
Visit Undergraduate Studies for the Japanese major check sheet as well as additional information on the Chinese and Japanese co-major and Japanese major with a concentration in business. Review our courses page for descriptions and prerequisites.
Japanese Minor (12 hours)
The minor requires 12 hours in Japanese courses numbered above JPN 1121, which may include a maximum of three semester hours from the following coursework: JPN 2501r, JPN 1112r, JPN 1301r, JPN 1132, JPN 1133. The Japanese minor allows students to choose any combination of courses in language and culture (e.g., literature, film, manga, etc.).