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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 °Ä²Ê¿ª½± 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 C167Ìýtaught by a member of a department other than East Asian languages and literatures, and enrich their major by taking ECON 339Ìý-ÌýThe Japanese Economy Ìý²¹²Ô»å HIST 264Ìý-ÌýModern East Asia .

Upon completion of JAPN 202, a minimum of eight courses is necessary to fulfill the requirements for a Japanese major:

Required Courses

• JAPN 301Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Japanese I (language and literature course)
• JAPN 302Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Japanese II (language and literature course)

Two Courses from the Following 400-level Language Courses

• JAPN 401Ìý-ÌýReadings in Japanese I
• JAPN 402Ìý-ÌýReadings in Japanese II
• JAPN 455Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Grammar in Japanese

Four Courses from the following Literature, Linguistics, and Culture Courses

A total of four courses required from the list below

At least three courses must focus on Japan.

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• CORE C167Ìý-ÌýJapan
• CHIN 222Ìý-ÌýChina through Literature and Film
• CHIN 225Ìý-ÌýChina and the West
• CHIN 266Ìý-ÌýVisual China: Moving Pictures
• CHIN 299Ìý-ÌýChinese Medical Culture
• JAPN 222Ìý-ÌýJapan through Literature and Film
• JAPN 233Ìý-ÌýJapanese Popular Culture and Media
• JAPN 240Ìý-ÌýGender and Sexuality in Japanese Culture
• JAPN 255Ìý-ÌýHidden Japan: Tea Ceremony
• JAPN 455Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Grammar in Japanese
• JAPN 481Ìý-ÌýTopics in Japanese Culture (Japan Study Group)
• JAPN 482Ìý-ÌýCultural Studies: The Japanese Village (Japan Study Group)
• JAPN 485Ìý-ÌýKyoto in Japanese Culture and Thought (Japan Study Group)

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 LiteraturesÌýdepartmentÌýpage.

East Asian Languages and Literatures Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty,Ìýtransfer credit, awards, etc.,Ìýplease visit theÌýEast Asian Languages and LiteraturesÌýcatalogÌýpage.