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.