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Japanese Minor                                     

This Minor recognizes students who have undertaken a concentrated study of the language, literature, and linguistics of Japan in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.  

Requirements for the fifteen-credit Minor in Japanese include :

1) 6 credit hours of Japanese language, selected from the following list with placement based on the student's language proficiency:
JAPN 202 (6), JAPN 301 (6), JAPN 302 (6), JAPN 401 (3), JAPN 402 (3), JAPN 403 (3), JAPN 404 (3), JAPN 405 (3), JAPN 406 (3), JAPN 411 (3), JAPN 412 (3), JAPN 499 (3)

2) One three-credit course focusing on Japanese linguistics selected from the following list:
JAPN 421 (3), JAPN 422 (3), JAPN 428 (3), JAPN 438 (3), EALL 300 (3)

3) One three-credit course focusing on Japanese literature selected from the following list:
JAPN 217 (3), JAPN 298 (3), JAPN 317 (3), JAPN 414 (3), JAPN 415 (3), JAPN 416 (3), JAPN 418 (3), ARHU 308 (3)

4) An additional three credits from one of the three lists above.

5) At least nine of the fifteen hours must be at the 300-400 level.   Students must receive a “C” or better in all courses used for the minor. No more than 6 of the 15 credits toward the minor may be taken at an institution other than UMCP.  

Courses must be selected in consultation with the Minor Advisor.   Advising and the signature of the Minor Advisor are mandatory.

For more information, contact:

Prof. Eleanor Kerkham, Japanese Minor Advisor
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
2106C Jimenez   x5-2855
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