Japanese Studies - BA Minor

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24 S.H.

Required Courses (12 S.H.)

JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I (4 S.H.)
GS 215 - Introduction to Japanese Culture (3-4 S.H.) (Minors must take this course for 4 S.H.)
JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II (4 S.H.)

Specialized Study in Japanese (9 S.H.)

JPN 301 - Advanced Japanese (4 S.H.)
JPN 302 - Advanced Japanese II (4 S.H.)
GS 315 - Special Topics in Japanese Studies (1-12 S.H.)
GS 325 - Readings in Japanese Literature (3-4 S.H.)
ENG 221 - Topics in World Literature (3 S.H.) (when topic is Japanese Literature)
△ GS 400 - Global Studies Seminar (3 S.H.) (research on Japan)

General Electives (3 S.H.)

GS 250 - Introduction to Asia (3 S.H.)
GS 255 - Cultures of South and Southeast Asia (3 S.H.)
GS 315 - Special Topics in Japanese Studies (1-12 S.H.)
POLS 337 - Asian Political Systems (3 S.H.)
HIST 123 - East Asian Civilization (3 S.H.)
ECON 430 - Asian Economies in Transition (3 S.H.)

Note:

GS 315 - Special Topics in Japanese Studies may be taken for up to 12 credits of which only 9 S.H. can be applied toward Section II above (Electives) and only 3 S.H. may be applied to Section III above, the General Electives.

Note:

Requirements of Section II and III may also be met by taking approved courses abroad as suggested below. Courses taken abroad will transfer to WSU as substitutes for GS 315 Special Topics in Japanese Studies.

Study Abroad

Akita International University Option

Students studying abroad at Akita International University or Toyo University may elect to apply up to twelve (12) credits toward their minor. No more than six (6) S.H. may be taken for credit toward the minor from the same discipline area, e.g., Linguistics, Business, Japanese Culture, Japanese History and Politics.

Note:

Information on available courses may be obtained through the official websites of Akita International University and Toyo University. Students are urged to meet with the Japanese Language instructor prior to departure.

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement