The minor in Japanese Language and Culture requires a minimum of 19 hours of course work, anchored by a firm foundation in language study that is complemented by electives in art, history, literature, film, politics, and religion. Japanese 201 and 202 do not count toward the minor.

Students electing two or more minors in East Asian Studies must present at least 12 credit hours in each minor not being counted toward any other minor or major.

1. Required Courses (13 hours):

Japanese 211, 212, and 241

2. Elective Courses from the following list (at least 6 hours):

Art History 253, 254.
East Asian Studies 211, 212, 240, 289a-289b (Independent Study, as appropriate); 294a-294b (Special Topics: upon approval by the Director of the East Asian Studies Program).
History 157, 249, 250, 251, 295 (as appropriate).
Political Science 214.
Religious Studies 132.

Other Japan-related courses not listed here—such as those in study abroad programs, First-Year Writing Seminars and Independent Studies—may be applied toward the minor upon approval by the Director of the East Asian Studies Program.