Major in Japanese
MAJOR:Japanese
Bachelor of Arts Degree
CIP 16.0302
University Studies Requirements....................................41-44 hrs
(See Academic Degrees and Programs .)
University Studies selections must include:
•University Studies Elective
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology
Note: Intermediate level modern language courses completed as part of the major or minor also satisfy modern language requirements for the B.A. All majors and minors, including those who score at or above the 301 level on the Placement Exam, will be required to take JPN 301. JPN 301 serves as a gateway course to the upper level culture and literature courses. A minimum grade of C is required in JPN 301. MLA 400 (with research project) is required for the major; passing scores on the third year proficiency exams are required for entry into MLA 400.
Required Courses................................................................22 hrs
MLA 100T Transitions
JPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I
JPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II
JPN 301 Conversation and Composition I
JPN 302 Conversation and Composition II
JPN 401 Advanced Japanese I
JPN 402 Advanced Japanese II
MLA 400 Senior Seminar 1
Note: Credit for JPN 101 and 102 may not be used for the major but will be counted for graduation.
Approved Electives in Japanese..........................................6-9 hrs
Select two from the following:
JPN 306 Introduction to Japanese Literature
JPN 315 Global Cinema in Japanese
JPN 323 Japanese Culture and Civilization
JPN 324 Contemporary Japanese Culture and Civilization
JPN 331 Advanced Language Practice
JPN 350 Modern Japanese Literature in Translation
Limited Electives....................................................................6 hrs
Select two from the following upper-level courses:
JPN 421 Topics in Japanese Literature
JPN 441 Topics in Japanese Cultural Studies
JPN 460 Studies in a Genre
Required Support Course....................................................3-6 hrs
Select one from the following:
ART 425 Art of Asia
HIS 340 Modern East Asia
HIS 475 Modern Japan
POL 454 Government and Politics of Asia
Note: The department strongly recommends that majors study abroad for at least one summer.
Required Minor..............................................................21-24 hrs
Electives.........................................................................12-18 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements........................................120 hrs 1
1 Each student must submit a senior research project.
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The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.