The Japanese minor focuses on two specific outcomes: developing students’ linguistic proficiency and broadening their insights into Japanese culture so that students may engage in meaningful interactions with Japanese speakers throughout the world. The communication skills and transcultural awareness that students develop throughout the course of the minor prepare them for a wide range of opportunities and experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Students will be required to take a total of five classes. These classes may include courses and language classes at or above the intermediate level in Dialogues of Civilization at Northeastern University. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses in the minor.
Required Course
Code | Title | Hours |
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CLTR 1120 | Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | 4 |
or JPNS 3101 | Advanced Japanese 1 | |
or JPNS 3102 | Advanced Japanese 2 |
Required Language Courses
Students may replace one or both of the following courses with electives if they successfully complete the language exam in the World Languages Center. See the electives list for options.
Code | Title | Hours |
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JPNS 2101 | Intermediate Japanese 1 | 4 |
JPNS 2102 | Intermediate Japanese 2 | 4 |
Electives
Please consult with the coordinator of the Japanese minor for specific course availability. Complete two or more of the following to reach five total courses for the minor:
Code | Title | Hours |
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East Asian Studies | ||
Japanese Film | ||
Introduction to Japanese Pop Culture | ||
Cultural Engagement Abroad | ||
Japanese Literature and Culture | ||
Modern Japan | ||
Advanced Japanese 1 | ||
Advanced Japanese 2 | ||
Special Topics in Japanese | ||
Directed Study |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor