Course Information
While we do not offer a minor, students with an interest in Japanese may elect a minor in Asian Studies. Option 1 of the program requires completion of Japanese 202 (the fourth semester class). International Baccalaureate students who received a score of 5 on the High Level Japanese exam are awarded credit for 201 and 202 upon admission to USD. Please check the Language Placement Guide page before enrolling in your first Japanese class at USD or elsewhere. We offer very advanced students the opportunity of taking the Competency Exam in lieu of 201.
Below are the approved courses offered by the Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures for Japanese. Not all courses offered below will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester.