A minor in Japanese can be selected by students who wish to gain a basic understanding of the language as well as history, culture and literary traditions of Japan.
Please contact the department's undergraduate academic advisor for any questions.
Requirements
A minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken in Japanese language and literature courses, including a total of 13 upper-division credit hours.
Pass/fail work and JPNS 3200 will not apply to the minor. Students are allowed to apply no more than 9 credits, including 6 upper-division credits, of transfer work toward a minor.
All coursework applied to the minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better (no pass/fail work may be applied). The GPA for all coursework taken in the minor department must be equal to 2.00 (C) or higher. JPNS 1010, JPNS 1020 and JPNS 2110 do not count toward minor.
Required Courses and Credits
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| JPNS 2120 | Intermediate Japanese 2 | 5 |
| JPNS 3110 | Advanced Japanese 1 | 5 |
| JPNS 3120 | Advanced Japanese 2 | 5 |
| Electives | ||
| At least one additional upper-division, 3-credit-hour JPNS course. | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Draw upon a foundation in Japanese in the four linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, at a level of proficiency adequate for basic practical applications in academic and professional fields.
- Comprehend the contents and cultural context of a variety of aural and written materials in Japanese.
- Convey thoughts and opinions in Japanese in a culturally appropriate manner in both speaking and writing.
- Have a basic understanding of Japanese history, culture and literary traditions.
- Analyze, interpret and write in English about Japanese literature and culture according to contemporary academic conventions.