Japanese
Bachelor of Arts, Minor
About this program
The Bachelor of Arts in Japanese gives you a strong foundation in speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. You explore Japanese grammar, culture and literature through courses taught mostly in Japanese. You analyze texts and write essays in Japanese. You also study related subjects outside the major to enrich your learning.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The Japanese program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Japanese (major in Japanese), minor in Japanese and the Master of Arts in Japanese. The program is ranked No. 2 among the “Most Popular Schools for Japanese Language and Literature” in the entire nation according to a study by StateUniversity.com.
The undergraduate Japanese program focuses on developing proficiency in the language in a sociocultural context by offering a variety of language training courses and by conducting courses in culture, linguistics and literature in Japanese. In addition to the required coursework, students choose electives from a broad range of subjects, which include various courses in literature and culture as well as in translation, interpretation and business Japanese.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Japanese:
- Language, Linguistics: Students will speak, listen, write, and read Japanese throughout a variety of language and linguistic courses.
- Culture: Students will identify and analyze various elements of Japanese culture not only through a range of culture-focused courses but also through general language courses.
- Literature: Students will read and analyze authentic Japanese literary texts and develop their understanding of multi-faceted nature of literary analysis in relation to various contexts and perspectives.
- Writing skills: Students should be able to write coherent and engaging essays in Japanese that conform to accepted academic standards.
Minor in Japanese
The Minor in Japanese gives you clear steps to build intermediate-level language skills. You learn to speak, read, listen and write in Japanese. You study culture and take multiple upper-division courses in Japanese.
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