Japanese Language and Culture Minor
Loyola's Japanese Program offers three years of Japanese language instruction, courses in Japanese literature-in-translation, and courses on Japanese film, history, culture, contemporary society, religion and art.
Why study Japanese at Loyola?
Students study Japanese for a variety of reasons. Some view learning the language and culture of over 126 million people, who make up the world's 3rd largest economy, as a way to way to open career opportunities in, for example, business, international relations, or education. Others see the Japanese minor as step toward more advanced studies in fields such as international relations, gaming and software engineering, or the arts. Perhaps the majority study Japan and the Japanese language out of a love for Japanese art, food, fashion, music, popular culture, martial arts or video games—that is because it’s fun!
Requirements of the Japanese Minor
The Japanese Language and Culture minor requires students to complete 18 credit hours. 12 credit hours (4 courses) must be Japanese language courses. The remaining 6 credit hours can be additional language courses, courses in Japanese Literature in Translation or other courses focused on Japanese society and culture.
Courses Satisfying the Japanese Language Requirement (4 are required)
JAPN 101: Japanese I
JAPN 102: Japanese II
JAPN 103: Japanese III
JAPN 104: Japanese IV
JAPN 250: Japanese Conversation and Composition
JAPN 251: Advanced Japanese Conversation and Composition
Courses Satisfying the Literature and Culture Component
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LITR 245 |
Survey of Japanese Literature |
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LITR 245 |
Identity in Modern Japan |
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LITR 245 |
Contemporary Japan |
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LITR 284 |
Introduction to Japanese Film |
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ANTH 215 |
Contemporary Japanese Culture |
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ANTH 223 |
East Asian Pop Culture |
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FNAR 359 |
Japanese Art and Culture |
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HIST 208 |
East Asian since 1850 |
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HIST 349 |
Contemporary Global Issues |
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HIST 349A |
Women in East Asia |
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HONR 209 |
Encountering Asia (Honors students only) |
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PHIL 335 |
Asian Philosophy |
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THEO 297 |
Buddhism |
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THEO 352 |
Topics in Buddhism |
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Ways to complete the Japanese Language & Culture Minor |
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Option |
Language Courses |
Literature, History, or Culture Courses |
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1 |
6 |
0 |
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2 |
5 |
1 |
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3 |
4 |
2 |
Study in Japan
Students minoring in Japanese are encouraged to study in Japan. Many attend our prestigious sister Jesuit school, Sophia University in Tokyo for one or two semesters. Others students have studied at Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, and International Christian University in Tokyo. Study abroad programs are available in many parts of Japan.
Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities at Loyola Japanese Table, Japanese Movie Night, Anime Club, Japanese Culture Club, Karate Club
Japanese Social, Cultural and Economic Resources in Chicago
- Japanese Consulate-General & Japan Information Center Chicago Japanese Consulate
- JET Japan Exchange and Teaching Program JET Program
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago JCCC
- Japan America Society Japan America Society
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test at DePaul University Japanese Proficiency Exam
- Japanese Culture Center Japanese Culture Center
- Chicago Art Institute Japanese and Asia art collection CAI: Japan
- Chicago-Osaka Sister Cities Program Chicago-Osaka Sister Cities
Tsukasa Taiko Performers at Loyola’s Bunkasai culture festival
Declaring the Japanese Language and Culture Minor in your Locus account
For more information, please contact
Dr. Janet K. Fair, Japanese Language and Culture Program Director
Department of Modern Languages Crown 206D; jfair@luc.edu 773-508-8553
Links to Japanese Faculty
