Japan Studies Minor

Home > Academics > Japan Studies > Japan Studies Minor

Asian Studies Overview


Earn a Minor in Japan Studies

An interdisciplinary minor in Japan Studies or Asian Studies consists of 20 semester hours. Students having completed Japanese 101 through 202 as the college language requirement take Japanese 303 or 304 or the equivalent (4 hours) to meet the course requirements for the minor in Japan Studies. In addition, students are required to take Asian Studies 200 (4 hours) or the equivalent elsewhere as approved by the program director.

Contact Info

Asian Studies Program

350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Atlanta, GA. 30314

404-270-5650
tpavri@spelman.edu

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Japan Studies Minor

Core Courses (8 hours)

  • Advance Japanese -303 or 304 (4 hours)
  • Introduction to Asian Studies - SAS 200 (4 hours)

Three Elective Courses (12 hours)

  • Intro to Japan for Business and Travel -SLFJ 200 (4 hours)
  • Japanese Economic Development - SPSC 350 (4 hours)
  • Modern Japan - SHIS 343
  • Japan in Asia - SPSC 342
  • Special Topics in Japanese - JPN478
  • Advanced Japanese in Cultural Contexts – JPN402
  • Sino-Japan Relations with African Countries - PSC 420

Transfer of Credits

For transfer of credits and other questions about the Japan Studies minor requirements, please contact:

Tinaz Pavri, Ph.D.

Founding Director, Asian Studies Program
Professor of Political Science
Division Chair, Social Sciences and Education
Spelman College, 219 Giles Hall
tpavri@spelman.edu

Campus Tour

It's time to explore our beautiful campus! Sign-up today, bring your family, and let us show you what will make Spelman College your home away from home!

Take a Virtual Tour