Students of Japanese not only gain knowledge of the modern Japanese language, but also develop awareness of Japanese literary history and the cultural contexts in which works were written. Our students develop critical approaches to the study of Japanese language and civilization, allowing them to succeed in international business, culture and education.

  •  Explore Japanese culture and history

  •  Be able to read modern Japanese to perform critical literary analysis

  •  Speak and comprehend Japanese sufficient for all situations in daily life