Japanese

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Minor in Japanese introduces students to Japanese culture and civilization, and provides students the means to develop intermediate spoken and written proficiency in Japanese language. Students completing this program will be prepared to begin to work, travel, or advance to further study in Japanese.

Minor Requirements — 18 Credits

Required Credits — 12 hours

JAPN 116	Contemporary Japan	3
JAPN 201	Intermediate Japanese ILAA4LAIS	3
JAPN 202	Intermediate Japanese IILAA4LAIS	3
JAPN 407	Japanese for Oral Proficiency	3

Elective Credits — 6 hours

JAPN 301	Japan and the Japanese I	3
JAPN 302	Japan and the Japanese II	3
JAPN 412	Japanese Language and Society	3
JAPN 422	Directed Studies	1- 4
JAPN 450	Japanese Literature	3
FL 296	Study Abroad Experience	3
FL 395	Special Topics	1- 4

NOTE: FL 296, FL 395, and JAPN 422 must focus on Japan or be taught in Japanese.

In accordance with University Policies, coursework earned more than 10 years prior to the date of matriculation to UNC may not be used to satisfy any major or minor requirements.  Any exception to this policy is at the discretion of the academic program.