Japanese is a very popular major offering a broad range of courses in Japanese language, literature, linguistics, theater, religion, and film. Students are required to achieve advanced levels of proficiency in modern spoken and written Japanese, as well as broad and detailed knowledge of Japanese premodern, modern, and contemporary culture. Students who complete this major have the linguistic and cultural competence to work in various fields related to Japan, including business, finance, trade, journalism, diplomacy, cultural institutions and non-profit organizations, education, and academia.
 

Study Abroad

Early acquisition of Asian language skills aids in the timely completion of major requirements and enriches appreciation of Asian cultures. Students are encouraged, therefore, to complete up to a year of language study in approved programs of study abroad

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto

1. Demonstrated advanced written and oral knowledge of the Japanese language

2. Demonstrated broad knowledge of Japanese cultural history from ancient times to the present

3. Demonstrated specific skills and expertise, including research, analysis, and writing, of a specialized topic in the study of Japanese language and culture

4. Ability to identify primary sources in Japanese and analyze them within their historical and cultural context

5. Working knowledge of scholarly discourse on a specialized topic in Japanese culture

6. Conception and execution of research projects that identify and engage with a specialized topic in Japanese culture