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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog

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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog

Japanese, BA

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Admissions: Open

Process: Declaration

Min. Total Credits: 120 (84 in core & major + 36 in electives)

UHM General Education Core Requirements

Foundations

Written Communication (FW)

(3 credits)

Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)

Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor.

(FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018

Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)

(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits)

Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times

Diversification

* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these.

Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)

(6 credits from 2 categories)

Arts (DA*)
Humanities (DH*)
Literatures (DL*)

Literatures (DL)

EALL 271 - Japanese Literature in Translation- Traditional Credits: 3

Humanities (DH)

JPN 350 - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics Credits: 3

Natural Sciences

Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit )

Social Sciences (DS)

(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments)

UHM Graduation Requirements

Focus

**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.”

Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)

(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level)

Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)

(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Oral Communication (O)

(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Writing Intensive (W)

(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level)

Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)

competence at the 202 level

Credit Minimums

120 total applicable
30 UH Mānoa credits
45 upper division (300+ level) credits

Grade Point Average

2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
Good academic standing

College Requirements

Credit Maximums

8 KRS activity
9 Directed Reading / Research
12 Practicum / Internship

Note

This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor.

Major Requirements for BA in Japanese

Admission: Open
Application: NA
Min. major credits: 28-37 (44-53 with related requirements)
Min. C grade (not C-) in prerequisite courses to continue in the major

Requirements

Students who take both JPN 301 and JPN 302 must pass a minimum of 37 credits to fulfill the major requirements; students who test out of JPN 301 must pass a minimum of 33 credits and those who test out of JPN 302 or more advanced language courses must pass a minimum of 28 credits.

Advanced language skill courses (JPN 301 to JPN 407 and JPN 415 , JPN 420 and JPN 421 ) are normally limited to non-native speakers of Japanese. Students who place out of the advanced language courses are required to choose additional electives to fulfill the 28 credits required for the major. These electives should be chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Japanese Related Requirements (16 credits)

JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I Credits: 4 *^HSL
JPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II Credits: 4 *^HSL
JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I Credits: 4 *^HSL
JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II Credits: 4 *^HSL

Japanese Advanced Language Courses (10-19 credits)

JPN 358 , JPN 359 , JPN 458 , and JPN 459 are the courses students take while they are studying abroad. They are equivalent to JPN 301 , JPN 302 , JPN 401 , and JPN 402 respectively.

JPN 301 - Third-Year Japanese I Credits: 4
JPN 302 - Third-Year Japanese II Credits: 4
JPN 401 - Fourth-Year Japanese I Credits: 4 (bilingual students may substitute JPN 403 or JPN 404 for 3 credits)
JPN 402 - Fourth-Year Japanese II Credits: 4 (bilingual students may substitute JPN 403 or JPN 404 for 3 credits)
JPN 407D - Readings in Original Texts: academic and journalistic texts Credits: 3
OR
JPN 407E - Readings in Original Texts: modern literature Credits: 3

Japanese Content Courses (12 credits)

EALL 271 - Japanese Literature in Translation- Traditional Credits: 3 *^DL
EALL 272 - Japanese Literature in Translation- Modern Credits: 3 *^DL
JPN 350 - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics Credits: 3 *^DH
JPN 370 - Language in Japanese Society Credits: 3

Japanese Electives (6 credits)

JPN/EALL 300+
JPN/EALL 300+

List of approved selection electives:

Any course that has a focus designation can satisfy both the General Education and major requirements (e.g., EALL 372 , JPN 311 , and JPN 472 ).

EALL 325B - Japanese Film: Art and History: 1900-1960 Credits: 3
ASAN 325B - Japanese Film: Art and History: 1900-1960 Credits: 3
EALL 325C - Japanese Film: Art and History: 1960-present Credits: 3
ASAN 325C - Japanese Film: Art and History: 1960-present Credits: 3
EALL 325D - Japanese Film: Art and History: special topics Credits: 3
ASAN 325D - Japanese Film: Art and History: special topics Credits: 3
EALL 360 - Literary Traditions of East Asia Credits: 3
EALL 371 - Topics in Traditional Japanese Literature Credits: 3
EALL 372 - Topics in Modern Japanese Literature Credits: 3
EALL 375 - Topics in Japanese Cultural Studies Credits: 3
JPN 311 - Third-Year Japanese for Professional Communication I Credits: 3
JPN 312 - Third-Year Japanese for Professional Communication: Business Etiquette and Hospitality Credits: 3
JPN 315 - Third-Year Japanese Aural Comprehension Credits: 3
JPN 318 - Oral Fluency Through Film Credits: 3
JPN 330 - Linquistic Analysis of Manga & Anime Credits: 3
JPN 332 - Advanced Japanese Reading and Writing Credits: 3
JPN 407D - Readings in Original Texts: academic and journalistic texts Credits: 3 (if not chosen for category I requirement)
JPN 407E - Readings in Original Texts: modern literature Credits: 3 (if not chosen for category I requirement)
JPN 415 - Japanese Aural Comprehension Credits: 3
JPN 420 - Fourth-Level Spoken Japanese Credits: 3
JPN 421 - Japanese Composition Credits: 3
JPN 423 - Advanced Listening and Speaking Credits: 3
JPN 424 - English to Japanese Translation Credits: 3
JPN 425 - Japanese to English Translation Credits: 3
JPN 431 - Advanced Business Writing Credits: 3
JPN 451 - Structure of Japanese Credits: 3
JPN 452 - Introduction to Japanese Pedagogical Grammar Credits: 3
JPN 453 - Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language Credits: 3
JPN 461 - Introduction to Classical Japanese Credits: 3
JPN 466 - Readings in Classical Japanese Credits: 3
JPN 471 - Okinawan Language and Culture Credits: 3
JPN 472 - Okinawan Language and Literature Credits: 3
JPN 475 - Introduction to Japanese Sociolinguistics Credits: 3
JPN 485 - Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese Literature Credits: 3
JPN 486 - Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese Contemporary Topics Credits: 3
JPN 490 - Advanced Japanese Language Study Credits: 3
JPN 493 - Project Work in Japanese Credits: 3

Notes

Advising Center for the Colleges of Arts, Languages and Letters; Sakamaki D202; (808) 956-8755; advising@hawaii.edu
East Asian Languages and Literature (EALL) Department: Moore 382; (808) 956-8940; eall.manoa.hawaii.edu/
EALL Undergraduate Advisor: Moore 390; (808) 956-2066; ealladv@hawaii.edu

4-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Fall

JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I Credits: 4 *
FW (or FQ) Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Spring

JPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II Credits: 4
FQ (or FW) Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Total Credits 32

Year 2

Fall

JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese I Credits: 4
EALL 271 - Japanese Literature in Translation- Traditional Credits: 3 (DL)
DB (or DP) Credits: 3
DY Credits: 1
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 14

Spring

JPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II Credits: 4
EALL 272 - Japanese Literature in Translation- Modern Credits: 3
DP (or DB) Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Total Credits 62

Year 3

Fall

JPN 301 - Third-Year Japanese I Credits: 4
JPN/EALL Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Spring

JPN 302 - Third-Year Japanese II Credits: 4
JPN 350 - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics Credits: 3 (DH)
JPN/EALL Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Total Credits 94

Year 4

Fall

JPN 370 - Language in Japanese Society Credits: 3
JPN 401 - Fourth-Year Japanese I Credits: 4
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3

Credits 13

Spring

JPN 402 - Fourth-Year Japanese II Credits: 4
JPN 407D - Readings in Original Texts: academic and journalistic texts Credits: 3
OR
JPN 407E - Readings in Original Texts: modern literature Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3

Credits 13

Total Credits 120

Notes:

*Students may progress more quickly through their foreign language sequence by taking a placement exam and/or summer courses.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.