Japanese Studies, BA

The Japanese Studies major consists of 33 credits, including 1) at least 24 credits from JAPN courses, at least 9 of those credits must be taught in Japanese; and 2) 6 credits from outside the program. Majors are encouraged to study abroad in Japan after completing at least JAPN 102 ; up to 9 credits my be counted from courses taken at universities in Japan and applied toward JAPN electives and/or Interdisciplinary electives, with approval.

Required Credit Hours: 33

Core Requirements:

Methods Class:

JAPN 205 - Introduction to Japanese Studies Credits: (3)

Literature or Cinema Survey (choose one):

JAPN 209 - Classical Japanese Literature in Translation Credits: (3) or
JAPN 210 - Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature (Taught in English) Credits: (3-4) or
JAPN 311 - Japanese Cinema Credits: (3)

History Survey (choose one):

One other may be counted as an interdisciplinary elective.

HIST 141 - Survey of East Asian Civilization to 1600 Credits: (3) or
HIST 142 - Survey of East Asian Civilization since 1600 Credits: (3) or
HIST 331 - Modern Japanese History Credits: (3)

Continuing Japanese-Language Study:

9 credits taught in Japanese beyond 202; courses include:

JAPN 301 - Upper Intermediate Japanese I Credits: (3)
JAPN 302 - Upper Intermediate Japanese II Credits: (3)
JAPN 305 - Directed Readings in Japanese Literature Credits: (3)
JAPN 307 - Topics in Japanese Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 401 - Advanced Japanese I Credits: (3)
JAPN 402 - Advanced Japanese II Credits: (3)
JAPN 410 - Advanced Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture Credits: (3)

Electives:

Japanese Electives:

Two or three additional JAPN courses (excluding JAPN 101, 102, 201, 202). JAPN 100 and JAPN 150 may be counted. Approved study abroad may also be counted.

Interdisciplinary Elective:

3 credits from a course outside JAPN that includes significant Japan-related content, with advisor’s approval. Approved study abroad courses may also be counted. Appropriate courses include (but are not limited to):

AMES 390 - Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (1-4) (Japanese/East Asian topics only)
ANTH 347 - Japanese Society Credits: (3)
ANTH 348 - Japanese Values Through Literature and Film Credits: (3)
GOVT 336 - Governments and Politics of China and Japan Credits: (3)
HIST 265 - Postwar Japan Credits: (3)
RELG 215 - History of Religion in East Asia Credits: (3)

Capstone Experience and Major Writing/Computing Requirement:

JAPN 450 - Advanced Seminar in Japanese Studies Credits: (3)