Asian Languages (Japanese)

Description
Students pursuing a concentration in Japanese gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of Japan. There are opportunities to partake in study abroad programs, which can serve to enhance a student's experience and education.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours which includes 12 upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• Students must complete a minimum of 6 JPN/SLC upper division (300-400 level) hours offered by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• A maximum of 6 hours are allowed from 200 level courses.
• * A maximum of 3 hours of SLC 421 credit can be applied to this concentration.
• Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language. Consult an advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures.
• 6 hours of additional upper-division JPN courses should be selected in consultation with a School of International Letters and Cultures advisor.

Core 6 Hours Required

JPN 301 Third-Year Japanese I, G (3) (Prerequisite: JPN 202 with C or better)

JPN 302 Third-Year Japanese II, G (3) (Prerequisite: JPN 301 with C or better)

Electives 12 Hours Required
Students may use a maximum of 6 credits from the 200-level.
Select upper division hours in consultation with an advisor.
Choose elective courses from the following:

JPN 201 Second-Year Japanese I, G (5) (Prerequisites: JPN 102 with a C or better; Students with credit for JPN 202, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 or 321 may not enroll in JPN 201)

JPN 202 Second-Year Japanese II, G (5) (Prerequisite: JPN 201 with C or better)

JPN 206 Japanese Calligraphy (1) (Prerequisites: JPN 101 with C or better)

Any JPN 300 level course

Any JPN 400 level course

SLC 421 Japanese Literature in Translation, (L or HU) & G (3)*