The purpose of the Japanese minor is to equip students with basic language skills to pursue interests related to their major or in new and/or different directions. Some students will continue their formal education in graduate school, while others will enter the workforce right away. Some students will begin internships that require a basic knowledge of Japanese.
Japanese Minor
Japanese Minor
More than 130 million people around the world speak Japanese. Learning Japanese opens the door into this unique culture and society where old arts contribute to the creation of new technology and Western ideas harmoniously blend into Eastern thoughts.
A Japanese minor requires a minimum of 15 hours of language (JPN) courses beyond 2120 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. There are no specific course requirements, but prerequisites must be observed. Consult with the Department of Linguistics to develop a minor.
Careers with a Japanese Minor
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Admission to the Minor
Undergraduate students in good standing enrolled in any college or major are invited to enroll in the minor program.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences
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Courses & Curriculum
The Japanese Minor requires a minimum of 15 hours, including courses such as:
- JPN 3410 - Business Japanese
- JPN 3480 - Readings in Japanese Culture
- JPN 3120 - Advanced Japanese
- JPN 3380 - Spoken Japanese
View Certificate Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog (opens in a new window)
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Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the Japanese Minor, contact Dr. Yi-Ting Wang.
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