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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Japanese Studies Minor


Banner Code: JPNS
Web: japanesestudies.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  
Department: Modern and Classical Languages  

The 18-credit minor in Japanese Studies enables students to advance their Japanese language skills and develop a sound understanding of Japanese culture and history from a global perspective.

Students who wish to declare a minor in Japanese studies need to obtain the signature of the director.

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies  section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements


Students pursuing this minor must complete six courses (18 credits) with a minimum grade of 2.00. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor. Special topics courses, when relevant, may be applied to the minor with prior written approval of the director.

Students must select an emphasis in either the study of Japanese language or the history and culture of Japan when choosing their course work to complete the minor.

Language emphasis (18 credits)


One course (3 credits) of Japanese and Japan-related history chosen from:


Total: 18 credits


History and culture emphasis (18 credits)


Two courses (6 credits) in Japanese and Japan-related history chosen from:


Total: 18 credits