Program: Japanese Studies (JAPN) - Minor - Winona State University

Apr 07, 2025

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

24 S.H.

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

Required Courses (12 S.H.)

GS 215 - Introduction to Japanese Culture (3-4 S.H.) (4 S.H. required)
JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I (4 S.H.)
JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II (4 S.H.)

Specialized Study in Japanese (9 S.H.)

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

Electives (3 S.H.)

ECON 430 - Asian Economies in Transition (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.) *
HIST 123 - East Asian Civilization (3 S.H.)

Note

* GS 315 - Special Topics in Japanese Studies may be taken for up to 12 credits - 9 S.H. applied toward Section II (Specialized Study) and 3 S.H. applied to Section III (Electives).

Study Abroad: Akita International University

Sections II and III requirements may also be met by taking approved courses abroad. Courses taken abroad will transfer to WSU as substitutes for GS 315 - Special Topics in Japanese Studies .

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.

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.

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See DARS for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning