Japanese StudiesBachelor of Arts
Why study Japanese Studies at Gustavus?
A degree in Japanese Studies will open career advancement opportunities with and related to a global economic power. At Gustavus, your Japanese Studies education will also extend far beyond language skills as you will take courses on literature and art, history, politics, and religion. Japanese Studies majors also study in Japan for at least one semester.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Japanese Studies will be on your class schedule.
- JPN-145Discover Japan: Language Life and Culture in Tokyo
- JPN-175History of Pre-modern East Asia
- JPN-270Modern Japanese Literature and Culture in English Translation
- JPN-272Women in East Asian Literature
“Studying abroad gave me opportunities to dive deeper into subjects on Japanese culture.”
Sara Baxter ’23, “Studying abroad gave me opportunities to dive deeper into subjects on Japanese culture.” Sara, a senior from Wisconsin, was interested in studying languages even before coming to Gustavus, learning Italian as a hobby when she was a child. She started taking Japanese language courses in high school and really enjoyed it, and she knew that she wanted to continue Japanese...
What can I do with a degree in Japanese Studies?
The Japanese Studies major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Foreign Service
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Counseling
- Cultural Center Administration
- International Organizations
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