Japanese Minor
For information, contact the Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, 172 Irvin Hall, 513-529-2526, gramelac@MiamiOH.edu.
This minor provides exposure to literature and culture along with systematic language training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Students must accumulate 18 semester hours at JPN 102 level or above. All Japanese courses must be taken for grade. Japanese language, culture, and relevant courses transferred from other institutions may be used to fulfill requirements. A minimum 2.00 GPA is required for all courses in the minor. You must coordinate your program with a department advisor.
Program Requirements
(18 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| First Year Japanese | ||
| Second Year Japanese | ||
| Second Year Japanese | ||
| Third Year Japanese | ||
| Third Year Japanese | ||
| Introduction to Translating Japanese Media | ||
| Fourth Year Japanese | ||
| Fourth Year Japanese | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation | ||
| Drama In China/Japan:Eng Trans | ||
| Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation | ||
| Global Godzilla & Hello Kitty: Japanese Popular Culture in Global Context | ||
| Survey of Japanese Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Translating Japanese Media 2 | ||
| Introduction to Japanese Linguistics | ||
| Fourth Year Japanese and Fourth Year Japanese 2 | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
- 1
Other courses, including one-time offerings, honors courses, etc., may count; contact the Japanese program advisor.
- 2
If not used for language hours