Japanese

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The Japanese Studies program in this Department involves elementary through advanced level language, literature, and culture courses, as well as academic experiences that highlight oral and written literacy, literary analysis, and transnational studies. The Asian Studies Minor – offered through the International and Global Studies Program – fosters an interdisciplinary understanding of Asian social and intellectual history through the study of language, literature, theater, film, politics, geography, and contemporary cultures of the vast regions of East, Southeast and South Asia (mainland and maritime).

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On-Campus Immersion

Join other LLC Students in a variety of on-campus activities:

Japanese Club
Asian Autumn Festival
International Festival (I-Fest)

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The breathtaking Mount Fuji stands majestically over a serene lake, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush trees

Did you know?

Japan shares business partnership and cultural friendship with the U.S and many other countries in the world.
Learning Japanese broadens your cultural perspectives and enriches your opportunities for employment upon graduation.
At UNCG Japanese language instruction started in the 1990s
Among the Asian language programs, Japanese has the longest history
The JNS program offers the language courses in sequence up to the 300 level and various courses taught in English

Sample Course Offerings

JNS 101: Elementary Japanese I

Introduction to the Japanese language and culture. Emphasis on basic writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji), as well as on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary.

JNS 230: Women in Japanese Literature and Film

The course focuses on various aspects of women’s lives in modern Japanese society, providing an overview of modern Japanese society through representation of women’s culture in literature and film.

JNS 302: Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition

Improve communication skills through intensive lectures, grammar retention drills, and oral and writing exercises. Students deepen their understanding of cultural logics behind Japanese language.

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December 1, 2023

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Please address all Japanese Studies questions to:

Chiaki Takagi

Program Advisor – Japanese Studies