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The mission of the undergraduate program in Japanese is to expose students to a variety of perspectives in Japanese language, culture, and history by providing students with training in writing and communication, literature, and civilization. Emphasis in classes is on developing powers of critical thinking and expression that will serve students well no matter what their ultimate career goals are. The program prepares students for diverse professions and enterprises, including business, government service, and academia.
To major in Japanese, students may declare under East Asian Studies with a subplan in Japanese. Students may also get a minor in East Asian Studies with a subplan in Japanese.
Class of '17
African and African American Studies
China Studies
Comparative Literature
While Comparative Literature seeks to prepare its students for reading and research in the languages and histories of different societies and periods, it is also dedicated to their critical and cultural analysis.
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