Japanese

A minor in Japanese requires five courses. Those courses include at least three language courses beyond Japanese 120 (i.e., 130, 140 and 200) and one non-language course offered by the program. The fifth course may be either a language (220 and above) or a non-language course. Consult the faculty in Japanese.

Students of Japanese have the opportunity to study abroad through such programs as Kyoto Center for Japanese Language (Kyoto), CIEE-Sophia University (Tokyo) and Nanzan University (Nagoya). Consult the faculty in Japanese for details. To obtain departmental honors, students in Japanese must have an average of A- in all coursework in Japanese and must be a Japanese minor. Study of the Japanese languages (Japanese 140) in the East Asian Languages and Literatures Department also satisfies the two-year language requirement of the Asian Studies Program. Students are encouraged to strengthen their understanding of cross-cultural issues by integrating their language and culture studies with courses offered in Asian studies. Students interested in beginning or continuing their Japanese language studies should make an immediate start with the 100- or 200-level courses or consult with the program coordinator. All 100-, 200- and 300-level courses taught in English are open to juniors and seniors without prerequisites.

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• Language and Culture

  Japanese Highlights

  Language and Culture

  Japanese language study in the East Asian Languages and Literatures Department satisfies requirements in the Asian Studies Program. Conversely, students are encouraged to strengthen their understanding of cross-cultural issues in the region by taking elective courses in Asian studies.

  Close Interactions

  In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.

  Endless Possibilities

  With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary culture, the minor in Japanese is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.

• Close Interactions

  Japanese Highlights

  Language and Culture

  Japanese language study in the East Asian Languages and Literatures Department satisfies requirements in the Asian Studies Program. Conversely, students are encouraged to strengthen their understanding of cross-cultural issues in the region by taking elective courses in Asian studies.

  Close Interactions

  In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.

  Endless Possibilities

  With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary culture, the minor in Japanese is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.

• Endless Possibilities

  Japanese Highlights

  Language and Culture

  Japanese language study in the East Asian Languages and Literatures Department satisfies requirements in the Asian Studies Program. Conversely, students are encouraged to strengthen their understanding of cross-cultural issues in the region by taking elective courses in Asian studies.

  Close Interactions

  In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.

  Endless Possibilities

  With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary culture, the minor in Japanese is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.