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Japanese Studies

(日本プログラムへの歓迎)

"Knowing another language enriches your personal life, expands the range of professional opportunities open to you, and increases your power to act as a citizen of the world." (MLA, 2006)

The Japanese Studies program in the Institute for Global Interdisciplinary Studies (IGIS) offers a variety of courses that cover everything from language study to all aspects of Japan — traditional and pop culture, society, history, literature, films, culinary culture and women's studies.

Students interested in Japan can take Japanese Studies as a minor and/or a concentration in East Asian Studies.

Majors can select courses on Japan from outside the department infields including economics, art history, anthropology, history, andmusic.

Please visit our Language Lab for audio files and web resources.

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Dr. Masako Hamada, Program Coordinator
Garey Hall 34B
610.519.4701

 

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