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 220  - Perspectives on Japan (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 104 - Arts of Asia and the Islamic World (4)
• AH 301 - Japanese Art (4)
• AH 307 - Buddhist Art (4)
• HST 370 - Origins of Modern Japan, 1568-1912 (4)
• HST 371 - Twentieth-Century Japan (4)
• IS 381 - Seminar in East Asian Studies (4)
• LIT 100 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• PHL 350 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4)
• PS 334 - Political Systems of Asia (4)
• IS 361 - Japan Exchange Program I (16 to 18) and IS 362 - Japan Exchange Program I  (16 to 18)
• IS 365 - Japan Program: Shiga I (4 to 18) and  IS 366 - Japan Program: Shiga I  (4 to 18)
• Language option: Japanese

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 300) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.