Program Overview

Certificate of Achievement in Japanese

Program Type

Certificate

Format

On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

1-2 semesters

Credit Hours

12

Program Description

Build key proficiencies in Japanese language, reading, and culture and use this certificate to advance your career goals.

Requirements

• Business Japanese (3 hrs)
  • Introduction to Japanese business culture and development of appropriate advanced language skills.
• Japanese Food Culture (3 hrs)
  • Students learn about the intricacies of Japanese food culture through a variety of reading materials and video clips.
• Japanese Extensive Reading (3 hrs)
  • Enhance reading proficiency and other skills through cultural materials.
• Japanese Cultural Expressions Through the Ages (3 hrs)
  • Exploration of Japanese art and culture throughout the ages.
• Topics in Japanese Culture (3 hrs)
  • Focus on deepening students’ understanding of Japanese culture and society today through a study of Japanese history, social dynamics, business practices, and advanced readings from sources in contemporary and mainstream Japanese media.
• Advanced Japanese I (3 hrs)
  • Advanced listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Topics include Japanese society, culture, history, and intercultural communications.

Highlights

• Students have the opportunity to study abroad.
• Cultural events are held throughout the academic year.

Related Programs

• Asian Studies Minor
• Japanese Degree

Similar Areas of Study

• Humanities & Social Sciences

College and Department

• College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
• Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Location

• Language Building, Room 101
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas