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Japanese - Minor

Japanese - Minor

The Japanese minor provides a solid grounding in the Japanese language through challenging coursework in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The curriculum allows students to explore different aspects of traditional and contemporary culture and society in Japan.

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Minor in Japanese

Kent State University's Minor in Japanese provides students with the opportunity to develop language proficiency while immersing themselves in the rich cultural and historical contexts of Japan. The program emphasizes speaking, reading, and writing skills, alongside an exploration of Japanese literature, traditions, and contemporary society. This minor complements a variety of majors, enhancing students' communication abilities and cultural awareness, which are valuable in fields such as education, international business, and cultural studies. Graduates with this minor are well-prepared to navigate cross-cultural interactions and pursue opportunities in global settings.

Program Information for Japanese - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Speak in Japanese using appropriate styles of speech and manners on topics ranging from personal to cultural and social issues.
  2. Write in Japanese using appropriate linguistic styles on various topics.
  3. Read and comprehend various types of writing in Japanese such as newspaper articles, short stories and web content with the help of dictionaries and other resources.
  4. Distinguish formal, informal and honorific expressions, and successfully code-switch, according to appropriate social contexts.
  5. Discuss Japanese cultural traditions and contemporary aesthetics.
Admissions for Japanese - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
JAPN 15101
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I
JAPN 15102
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II
JAPN 25201
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
JAPN 25202
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II
Minor Requirements
JAPN 35101INTENSIVE JAPANESE GRAMMAR 3
JAPN 35325READINGS IN MODERN JAPANESE 3
JAPN 35326READINGS IN TRADITIONAL JAPANESE 3
JAPN 45211WRITING IN JAPANESE 3
JAPN 45212ORAL COMMUNICATION IN JAPANESE 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
HIST 31113
HISTORY OF JAPAN
Any Japanese (JAPN) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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