Japanese Studies Minor

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Japanese studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework distributed as follows:

1. Introductory Course

• IS 2200 Perspectives on Japan   (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 1003 - Arts of Asia and the Islamic World (4)
• AH 3010 - Japanese Art (4)
• AH 3040 - Buddhist Art (4)
• HST 3870 - Origins of Modern Japan, 1568-1912 (4)
• HST 3875 - Twentieth-Century Japan (4)
• IS 3971 - Seminar in East Asian Studies (4)
• LIT 1000 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• PHL 3155 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4)
• PS 3430 - Political Systems of Asia (4)
• IS 3200 - Japan Exchange Program I (16 TO 18) and IS 3201 - Japan Exchange Program I  (16 to 18)
• IS 3204 - Japan Program: Shiga I (4 TO 18) and  IS 3205 - Japan Program: Shiga I  (4 to 18)
• Language option: Japanese

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 3900  ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.