Japanese
Faculty
William Puck Brecher
Kayo Niimi
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 ConversationSecond level: Japanese 203, 204
Japanese 205 Intermediate Conversation IThird level: Japanese 305 Intermediate Conversation
Japanese 306 (reading and translation)
Japanese 307 (speaking and listening)
Japanese 308 (grammar and writing)JAPN/CHIN/ASIA 111: Asian Film JAPN 120: Traditional Japanese Culture JAPN/CHIN/ASIA/HUM 131: Masterpieces of Asian Literature JAPN/CHIN/ASIA 320: Issues in East Asian Ethics
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)