Bachelor of Arts - Asian Languages: Japanese
Program Description
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Asian languages with a concentration in Japanese study the language, literature and culture of Japan. They gain a respectable measure of competence in reading, writing and oral/aural skills in the Japanese language. Students also gain linguistic and cultural competence through the required study of Classical Japanese. Throughout the program, students take courses in either Chinese or Korean and related courses in Japanese and East Asian culture on topics such as Japanese history, art, religion, government, literary and cultural theory and linguistics. In addition, ASU offers summer or academic-year programs in Japan for the study of Japanese language and culture.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have entered a variety of careers. Many teach English in Japan for a year or two before going on to graduate school or careers in business, law or government. Many others work for firms that deal with international trade, for U.S. companies that have offices in Japan, or for Japanese companies located in the United States and in Japan. Some pursue graduate work in Japanese studies, eventually teaching Japanese language and culture at the college level. Teaching at the elementary and secondary levels is also possible, with certification.
Contact Information
Please contact a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor for more information about the major, catalog year determination and general advising questions.