Overview
- Degree Level
- Undergraduate
- Degrees Offered
- Minor
- Department
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- school/college
- College of Arts and Sciences
Minor in Japanese
What to expect
- Intermediate level studies in Japanese language, conversation, and culture
- Small class sizes with experienced language professors
- Opportunity to study abroad to enhance a major field of study while strengthening language and cultural appreciation skills
Career Paths
- Japanese language minors distinguish themselves among their business, governmental, healthcare, communications, and hospitality colleagues with their language skill and cultural understanding of the Japanese people
- Foreign service, diplomacy, art, fashion, publishing, and communications fields have opportunities for trained speakers of Japanese
Requirements for the Minor in Japanese
- A total of 20 credits above the 102 level
- JA 102 may not be included in the total of 20. Students entering at a level higher than 102 should consult with the Department Chair concerning their course selection for the minor.
- Up to one course in English with a cultural content related to the language being studied.
Featured Courses
Japanese Conversation
Develop conversational skills in Japanese at a mid-beginner to low-intermediate level.
Japanese Culture
Gain a solid understanding of Japanese culture. You will build your knowledge through bilingual readings in Japanese and English.
Introduction to Japanese Literature
Experience an introduction to Japanese literature, both in Japanese and in English, from the Meiji period to the present. You will read selections by Mori Ogai, Natsume, Soseki Natsume, Higuchi Ichiyo, Enchi Fumiko, Hirabayashi Taiko, Banana Yoshimoto, Haruki Murakami, Sakai Junko, Kakuta Mitsuyo, Otsuichi, and other authors.