Japanese Studies Minor

The Japanese minor at IWU is an interdisciplinary program that considers the study of the language and culture to be inseparable. The minor engages with topics that are integral to understanding modern Japan, namely popular culture, history, and literature. As not all courses are offered every semester, planning ahead is essential. Students interested in pursuing Japanese Studies are strongly encouraged to contact Prof. Chisato Kojima  as early as possible. 

Minor Sequence in Japanese Studies

A minimum of three courses for the minor must be taken in residence at IWU.

1) Japanese 201: Intermediate Japanese I (LA) 
2) Japanese 202: Intermediate Japanese II (G)
3) 1 200-Level Course (see list below)
4) 1 300-Level Course (see list below)
5) 1 Elective

 

Courses in Japanese: 

JAPN 310 Studies in Literature and Humanities (Study Abroad only) 

JAPN 311 Studies in Social Sciences (Study Abroad only)

JAPN 410 Advanced Japanese Language Studies (Study Abroad only)

Note: JAPN 310, 311 & 410 will be a part of elective courses for the Japanese minor.

 

Courses in English: 

[200-Level]

LC 202 From Atom to Akira: Japan’s Pop Culture (LIT, G)

LC 203 Edible World Heritage: Introduction to Japanese Food Culture  (IT, G)

ML 203/303 Introduction to Theoretical and Applied Linguistics: Analysis of Sound Structure (FR)

[300-Level]

LC 308 Fashion and Lifestyle in Japan (CHC, G) 

ML 203 Introduction to Theoretical and Applied Linguistics: Analysis of Sound Structure (FR)

[Electives]

ANTH 273 Self and Society in Japan (CSI, G)

LC 105 Special Topics in Japanese Literature (LIT)

LC 205 Japanese Film and Aesthetics (CSI, G)

HIST 101 Introduction to Japanese History (CHC, G) 

HIST 202 World War II in the Pacific

HIST 301 Modern Japan, 1900-Present