Courses on language and culture have a department web site which includes current course information as well as links to Japan, a page for high school students, and web pages designed by students at Queens College. The Minor is 20 credits, including four semesters of Japanese and two courses taught in English relevant to Japanese literature or culture. Modern Japanese Fiction in Translation Japanese 255. English 95 or equivalent. An introduction to the modern language with emphasis on using spoken Japanese in context.
Students learn hiragana and katakana .
Japanese 101 or equivalent. Spoken exercises are increased as more of the modern language is learned. Approximately 125 Chinese characters are introduced. A continuation of Japanese 102 with greater emphasis on reading and writing as well as an introduction to literary Japanese. Japanese 203 or equivalent.