Japanese Studies Minor

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Japanese studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework consisting of:

1. Introductory course in the chosen region of study
2. Sixteen additional credits as indicated for each world area, including up to, but no more than, eight credits of language study appropriate to the chosen area, at any level

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.