Japanese Language Major / Minor / Certificate Requirements

Nobuko Koyama, Major Coordinator (koyama@tuj.ac.jp)




Japanese Language Major (Declaration in/or after Fall 2010)

The sample curriculum below is for information purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice. Other options may become available. Current students should contact the Academic Advising Center for more details and updates.


  • 14 courses (43 credits) required
  • Major courses must be passed with at least a C-.
Required Courses Credits  
I. Language Requirements *
1. JPN 2702 (2002 / 0171) 4  
2. JPN 3001 (0270) 3  
3. JPN 3002 (0271) 3  
4. JPN 4001 3  
5. JPN 4002 3  
II. Language Skills Requirements **
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III. Area Studies Electives ***
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4. (WI)    
IV. Capstone
1. JPN 4096    

* Students who have placed out of 2002 must take ONE additional course in the category of II; Those who have placed out of 3001 must take TWO; Those who have placed out of 3001 must take THREE.

** Students must choose courses from the followings:
- JPN 2301, 2003, 4003, 2631, 3631, 3003, 3096, OR;
- JPN 3000 Intro to Consecutive Interpret and Translation 1
- JPN 3010 Intro to Consecutive Interpret and Translation 2

*** One course in this area must be a Writing Intensive taught in English.




Minor in Japanese (Declaration in/or after Fall 2009)

The Minor in Japanese emphasizes language study while also recognizing the importance of learning about Japan through work in fields such as literature, history, anthropology, religion, and geography and urban studies. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all courses for the minor.

Students who place out of 2002 will need one additional elective; those who place out of 3001 will need two additional electives; those who place out of 3002 will need three additional electives.


  • Total of 18 credits are required
Required Courses Credits  
Japanese 2002 Japanese Intermediate II 3  
Japanese 3001 Japanese Advanced I 3  
Japanese 3002 Japanese Advanced II 3  
Select one course from the following list:
Japanese 2096 or 2996 Japanese Popular Culture & Literature (WI) 3  
Asian Studies 2098 Japanese Popular Culture & Literature (WI) 3  
Japanese/Asian Studies 2021 Japanese Literature in Film 3  
Japanese/Asian Studies 2011 Survey of Japanese Literature: Pre-Modern 3  
Japanese/Asian Studies 2012 Modern & Contemporary Japanese Literature in Translation 3  
Select any two CLA courses that focus exclusively on Japan
1. 3  
2. 3  



Certificate of Specialization in Japanese (Declaration in/or after Fall 2009)

A Certificate of Specialization in Japanese focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Japanese socially and professionally. This program should be of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. This program also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in Japan and its culture. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses.


  • Total of 20 credits are required
Required Courses Credits  
Japanese 1001 Japanese Elements I 4  
Japanese 1002 Japanese Elements II 4  
Japanese 2001 Japanese Intermediate I 3  
Japanese 2002 Japanese Intermediate II 3  
Japanese 3001 Japanese Advanced I 3  
Japanese 3002 Japanese Advanced II 3