• As a Japanese major, students will first build a strong foundation in the Japanese language, then cultivate an understanding of Japanese literature and civilization. Students will gain perspective and context about Japanese culture from classes in Japanese history and anthropology. Students may choose to study in Japan with a wide range of education abroad programs, ranging from a year in Tokyo to one month in Kyoto.
  • Some alumni go directly into graduate school; business and law schools are also possibilities. One recent graduate works in immigration law dealing specifically with Japanese immigrants. Graduates from the program may also experience exciting careers and foreign travel through the Japanese Exchange Teaching (JET) program.
  • The major in Japanese concentrates on the study of language and literature. Since most students begin with no prior knowledge of Japanese, students will first receive a firm grounding in both spoken and written Japanese in elementary and intermediate course sequences. Students will further develop their language skills in advanced courses, where students will learn about Japanese literature and civilization as they read and discuss materials in the original language. Additional courses taught in English, allow them to read widely in Japanese literature, both ancient and modern.