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The major in Japanese provides students with a solid foundation in the disciplines of Japanese language, literature, and culture through extensive language training and broad exposure to Japanese literary and cultural traditions. Prospective majors are strongly encouraged to begin their Japanese language study during their first year at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and to participate in the Japan Study Group.
Major Requirements
In order to encourage exposure to a wide range of approaches to Japanese studies, the department strongly recommends that students elect a section of CORE C167 taught by a member of a department other than East Asian languages and literatures, and enrich their major by taking ECON 339 - The Japanese Economy Ìý²¹²Ô»å HIST 264 - Modern East Asia (AS) .
Upon completion of JAPN 202, a minimum of eight courses is necessary to fulfill the requirements for a Japanese major:
Required Courses
- CORE C167Â -Â Japan
- JAPN 222 - Japan through Literature and Film or JAPN 255 - Hidden Japan: Tea Ceremony  Â
- JAPN 301Â -Â Advanced Japanese I (language and literature course)
- JAPN 302Â -Â Advanced Japanese II (language and literature course)
Two Courses from the Following 400-level Language Courses
- JAPN 401Â -Â Readings in Japanese I
- JAPN 402Â -Â Readings in Japanese II
- JAPN 455Â -Â Advanced Grammar in Japanese
Two Courses from the following Literature, Linguistics, and Culture Courses
At least one course must focus on Japan
- CHIN 222Â -Â China through Literature and Film
- CHIN 225Â -Â China and the West
- CHIN 299Â -Â Chinese Medical Culture
- JAPN 222Â -Â Japan through Literature and Film
- JAPN 233Â -Â Japanese Popular Culture and Media
- JAPN 240Â -Â Gender and Sexuality in Japanese Culture
- JAPN 255Â -Â Hidden Japan: Tea Ceremony
- JAPN 455Â -Â Advanced Grammar in Japanese
- JAPN 481Â -Â Topics in Japanese Culture (Study Group) (in Japan)
- JAPN 482Â -Â Cultural Studies: The Japanese Village (Study Group) (in Japan)
GPA Requirement
All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better to count toward the major.
Honors and High Honors
Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the East Asian Languages and LiteraturesÌý»å±ð±è²¹°ù³Ù³¾±ð²Ô³ÙÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.
East Asian Languages and Literatures Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the East Asian Languages and LiteraturesÌý³¦²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.