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The Japanese programs provide students with an
opportunity to concentrate on acquiring expertise in an important modern
language and its culture. As Penn State's first and only major in a non-European
language, the Japanese major or minor will strengthen a student's overall skills
in internationalism and provide a focus on one of the world's most important
nations.
The Japanese major enables students to accomplish the following: acquire a
strong working knowledge of the Japanese language, understand important aspects
of Japanese culture, with an emphasis on contemporary Japan; prepare themselves
for graduate study in Japan-related fields, and prepare themselves for work in
context where the language and culture are pertinent; prepare themselves to
visit Japan, or to live and work there, as informed and capable individuals
equipped with appropriate intercultural skills and awareness; and prepare
themselves for work or further study in any field where international experience
or a knowledge of Asia may be useful. The new major, for which six new Japanese
courses were established, includes Education Abroad in Japan.
From here please click the appropriate tab along the top to learn more about
the major and minor, the courses and instructors who teach them, as well as our
departmental activities and resource listings for further information.
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