College of Arts and Sciences

Foreign Languages & Cultures

Japanese

 

Faculty

William Puck Brecher

Kayo Niimi

Kota Inoue



Program Information


The Minor in Japanese Language

At Washington State University we presently offer three years of Japanese language study and several English-language courses on Japanese and Asian culture. Students can minor in Japanese or major in Asian Studies with an emphasis on Japan. The Japanese minor complements a range of majors and professions, and creates greater opportunities to study, work, and travel abroad.
Requirements Checklist (.pdf)

 

Courses Offered

First level:

Japanese 101, 102
Japanese 105 Elementary Conversation
Second level: Japanese 203, 204
Japanese 205 Intermediate Conversation I
Third level:

Japanese 305 Intermediate Conversation
Japanese 306 (reading and translation)
Japanese 307 (speaking and listening)
Japanese 308 (grammar and writing)
JAPN/CHIN/ASIA 111 [DIVR]: Asian Film
JAPN/ASIA 112, Japanese Popular Media (coming soon)
JAPN 120 [DIVR]: Traditional Japanese Culture
JAPN/ASIA 123 [HUM] Modern Japanese Culture
JAPN/CHIN/ASIA/HUM 131 [DIVR]: Masterpieces of Asian Literature
JAPN/CHIN/ASIA 320 [DIVR]: Issues in East Asian Ethics
JAPN/CHIN/ASIA 321 [G][M]
   Gender and Love in East Asian Culture
JAPN/CHIN/ASIA 322 [HUM] Ecology and East Asia
JAPN 499, Special Problems


Study Abroad

Washington State University students have many excellent opportunities for study abroad in Japan. Japan is safe, clean, organized, friendly, and affords the foreign visitor unlimited possibilities for learning, fun, and adventure. WSU students studying in Japan will earn college credit while experiencing this fascinating country first hand. We currently have partnerships with several fine universities: International Christian University (Tokyo); Nihon University (Tokyo); and Kansai Gaidai University (Osaka). Students have options to study elsewhere in Japan, as well. Admission is possible with a strong GPA, letters of recommendation, and two years of Japanese language training here at WSU. Financial aid is available.  MORE INFO--> (pdf)

For More Information Please Contact:

Prof. W. Puck Brecher
Washington State University
Foreign Languages and Cultures
101G Thompson Hall
(509) 335-6628 (phone)
(509) 335-3708 (fax)
wbrecher@wsu.edu (email)

Current Courses

Course Catalog

Degrees

Checklists

Japanese Audio Online
 
05 Instructional Resources:
  Instructional Modules
  List of On-line Resources

 

WSU Japan Club - a focal point for the Japanese community on campus and a chance to experience Japanese culture for the greater WSU community.

 


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