Japanese Studies

The Major

Students seeking to major in Japanese Studies should take JPNS 236 early in their four years at Earlham and, if possible, should complete it before taking part in an off-campus program in Japan.

Because of the off-campus study requirement, students majoring or minoring in Japanese Studies should work closely with their advisers to shape a four-year course of study that will make it possible for them to satisfy all requirements for the College and the Program.

Students majoring in Japanese Studies must complete:

• JPNS 236 Introduction to the Study of Japan

• One advanced-level language course at 300 or above.
  (NOTE: courses on "Teaching Japanese as a Second Language" do not satisfy this requirement.)

• JPNS 488 Senior Capstone Experience
  Seniors complete a thesis and an oral public presentation.

• Five courses selected from Japan/Asia-related courses such as those listed below. These courses must demonstrate a balance between the Humanities and Social Sciences. At least three must be advanced-level courses, and at least three must be taken on campus.

  JAPN 351 or 352

  JPNS 171, 172, 226, 237, 238, 341, 342, 343, 344, 348, 357, 362, 366, 472, 473 or 474

  NOTE: Certain courses taken on off-campus programs also may be included among the electives.

• Off-Campus Study Program in Japan. Students majoring in Japanese Studies are required to participate in one of the off-campus study programs offered at Earlham or in another program approved by the Japanese Studies faculty.

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