Japanese Studies Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Japanese studies

To earn a minor in Japanese Studies, students must complete a minimum of 16 credits selected from the courses below. A minimum of 6 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Core course

• IS 2200 Perspectives on Japan   (4)

Electives

12 credits selected from the following, including the option to take up to 8 credits in Japanese language

• AH 1003 - Arts of Asia and the Islamic World (4)
• AH 3010 - Japanese Art (4)
• AH 3040 - Buddhist Art (4)
• HST 3805 - China: The Middle Kingdom before 1700 (4)
• HST 3875 - Twentieth-Century Japan (4)
• IS 2121 - Women Gender and Sexuality in 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)
• IS 3971 - Seminar in East Asian Studies (4)
• LIT 1000 - Introduction to Asian Literature (4)
• ML 1100 - East Asian Popular Cultures and Societies (4)
• PHL 3155 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia (4)
• PS 3430 - Political Systems of Asia (4)

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.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor with the exception of the following Major(s): Japanese Studies.