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2010-2011 University Catalog

Japanese Studies Minor

Banner Code: JPNS

Web: japanesestudies.gmu.edu

The 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 may focus their course work on language or on history and culture.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor must complete 6 courses (18 credits) with a minimum grade of 2.00.  Special topics courses, when relevant, may be applied to the minor with prior written approval of the coordinator.

Focus on language

Four courses (12 credits) in Japanese language:

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

One elective course (3 credits) chosen from:

Total: 18 credits

Focus on history and culture

Two courses (6 credits) in Japanese language chosen from:

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

Two elective courses (6 credits) chosen from

Total: 18 credits