Japanese Studies Composite, B.A.

Students may pursue a Japanese Studies Composite Major by combining courses taken at Hope with a variety of off-campus study opportunities. Such a major would be an integrated program of language and culture leading to fluency in the language, a high level of understanding of and experience in Japanese culture, as well as a specialized field of study of the student’s own choosing.

This major will permit the student to prepare for forms of employment in which a knowledge of Japanese and familiarity with Asian cultures is required.

The Japanese Composite Major consists of a minimum of 28 credits of work divided between:

• Japanese language study, a minimum of 16 credits at JAPN 201  and higher
• Courses from the Departments of History, Philosophy, Political Science and Religion 12.00 Credits
• May Term in Japan program, minimum of 8 credits, which are currently taught on a regular basis. Among recommended courses are:
  • HIST 295  , Topic: Japanese History and Culture 
  • POL 303 - Asian Politics  
  • Special courses taught by the Meiji Gakuin exchange professor.
• A maximum of 16 credits in Japanese with a grade of C+ or better from off-campus study may be applied to the major, with prior approval by the Japanese section head.