Minor in Japanese

Minor in Japanese Language and Culture

Requires 14 hours, including two advanced Japanese language courses beyond 201, plus two EAL elective courses in Japanese literature, film, and/or culture. Study abroad is highly recommended but not required. A minimum “C” average is required for all courses in the minor.

Required minor courses

JPN 220  Third-year Japanese I (4)

JPN 230  Third-year Japanese II (4)

Select two electives in Japanese literature, film and/or culture

EAL 219  Major Works of Japanese Literature I (3)

EAL 220  Major Works of Japanese Literature II (3)

EAL 241  Gender in Japanese Literature (3)

EAL 253  Japanese Film: Themes and Methods (3)

EAL 270  Contemporary Japanese Culture (3)

EAL 285  Contemporary East Asian Cinema (3)

An interdisciplinary East Asian Studies minor is also available to students. The EAS minor does not require language study.