Minor in Japanese


Objectives:

The Japanese minor program provides exposure to literature and culture along with systematic language training in all four areas of abilities: speaking, understanding spoken language, reading and writing. The program also emphasizes an understanding of social and cultural aspects of Japanese life. The program provides undergraduates with a notation for advanced work concentrated in Japanese language and culture.

* A minor in Japanese may be used to fulfill the thematic sequence requirement.

Requirements:

  1. The minor in Japanese requires 18 semester hours above the 100 level. The following list includes the courses satisfying the requirement:

    1. JPN201/202, JPN301/302, JPN401/402, JPN231, JPN255, JPN260, JPN266, JPN279, JPN381, and ATH309/ENG303/GER309/SPN303.

    2. The courses offered through study abroad programs in Japan

    3. Other courses not listed above may count towards the minor, including one-time offerings, honors courses, etc. Contact the Japanese program adviser.

  2. The courses must be taken with a 2.0 grade point average.

  3. The Japanese language, culture and literature credits taken at other institutions and transferred to Miami may be used to fulfill the requirements.


Adviser: Dr. Mieko Ono
Irvin Hall 150
(513) 529-2526 or (513) 529-1866


(revised 09/26/07)