Japanese Language Program
Japanese Language Program
Japanese Language Program
Prospectus
Career possibilities and educational enhancement
Living in a multicultural society, UOG students will find that proficiency in the language and culture of Japan will enrich their journey, both academic and personal.
A Japanese language minor boosts graduates' career opportunities by making them more marketable and educationally advantageous, especially in fields such as linguistics, secondary education with an emphasis on language teaching, international business/tourism, and engineering.
Graduates with a Japaense language minor have become Japanese language teachers in secondary schools on Guam, ESL teachers, and professionals working for local Japan-affiliated companies and the tourism industry. Others have pursued advanced degrees, including studies in Japan.
Personal growth
Mastering Japanese fosters personal enrichment by enhancing enjoyment of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, and video games. It also facilitates experiences such as shopping in Japanese stores or traveling and living in Japan.
The program sharpens students' communication skills, enabling effective interactions with native speakers, improving their interpersonal abilities, and expanding their horizons. This promotes self-confidence and fosters a lifelong curiosity about languages and cultures.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Japanese Language Minor Requirements (12 credit hours)
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| JA201 | INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I + This is a course continuing the development of oral-aural, reading and writing skills
begun at the elementary level. Prerequisites: JA102 with a grade of C or better or
equivalent, or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| JA202 | INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II + This is a course with emphasis on reading competency and further development of oral-aural
skills. Prerequisite: JA201 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or demonstrated
control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| JA301 | THIRD YEAR JAPANESE I + This course continues the emphasis on reading competency and further development of
oral-aural skills. Prerequisite: JA202 with a grade C or better or equivalent, or
consent of instructor.
|
4 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| JA302 | THIRD YEAR JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of Third Year Japanese I. Prerequisites: JA301 or demonstrated
control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| JA401 | FOURTH YEAR JAPANESE I + This is a course with primary emphasis on reading authentic Japanese materials, i.e.,
newspapers, magazines, novels, rather than material developed for instructional purposes.
Prerequisites: JA302 or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | AS REQUIRED |
| JA402 | FOURTH YEAR JAPANESE II + This is a continuation of the reading of authentic Japanese materials. After completion
of this course, the student should be able to read most Japanese publications. Prerequisites:
JA401 or demonstrated control of its content.
|
4 credit hours | AS REQUIRED |
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