Courses
Japanese Studies
Japanese Studies Program Outcomes
- Describe cultural practices and language of Japan.
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills by examining the linguistic behaviors of the Japanese language and exploring societal norms and issues presented in class texts.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Japanese, including the four writing scripts (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Romaji), clear pronunciation of each character, good grasp of grammatical structures/functions, and different levels of formality valued in Japanese culture.
- Demonstrate knowledge in Japanese aesthetics, economies, geographies, governments, histories, religions, and science and technologies.
- Identify and describe the interconnectedness of all humanity through the study of Japan and Asia.