Japanese
About the Major
Spoken by over 130 million people, Japanese is spoken almost exclusively in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities around the world. The major in East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) develops proficiency in the Japanese (EAJ) language and acquaints students with the literature and cultural history of Japan. Courses are also available for those interested in business Japanese, classical Japanese, film and women's studies. An EALL major is excellent general preparation for entry to professional schools or careers in foreign service, commerce, translation, business, and tourism, among others.
Our graduates have gone on to become...
- A Project Manager at Showa Ika Kohgyo, a spinal implant
company in Tokyo
- A Foreign Service Officer in the US State Department
- A Producer for Good Morning America
Possible Careers for this Major
Prehealth & Prelaw
Any CLAS major may prepare you for admission to professional schools such as medical school, vet school, law school, etc.
For more possibilities visit the Career Resource Center Web Site
- Political Advisor
- Public Relations / Communications Officer
- Reporter
- Sales Agent
- Translator
- Travel Agent
- Writer
- Analyst
- Business Administrator
- Consultant
- Customs Officer
- Editor
- Educator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Interpreter
Cool Courses You Might Take
- Japanese Folklore (JPT 4502)
- Language in Japanese Society (JPN 3730)
- Samurai War Tales (JPT 3300)
- The Tale of Genji (JPT 4130)
- For more course descriptions, please visit the course descriptions page in the Undergraduate catalog
Some Unique Opportunities in this Major
- Study Abroad in Japan: Kansai Gaidai in Osaka and Aoyama Gakuin in Tokyo.
- JPN 4940 Internship: Every semester there is a chance to work as an intern at the Harn Museum and learn about items in Japanese art. You can earn from 1-3 credits toward the major by combining work at the museum and writing a paper.
- Internships at other institutions may be possible. Contact the undergraduate coordinator for EAJ if you’re interested.
- For more opportunities, please refer to the department website
