Program Overview

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Japan Studies (B.A.)

The Japan Studies program is a three-year Bachelor's degree that offers students a comprehensive understanding of Japan and its culture.

Overview of the Program

The program includes various study areas, such as: -Language

• Cultural and literary studies
• Social sciences
• General East Asian studies

Study Areas

The study areas are divided into four main categories:

• Language study area
• Field of study: Japanese studies, cultural and literary Japanese studies (Cultural and Literary Studies)
• Area of study Japanese studies Social sciences Japanese studies (Social Sciences)
• General East Asian Studies field of study

Example Tasks

Example tasks for students in the Japan Studies program include:

• Japanese Language
• History of Japan
• Social Science Studies in Japan
• Japanese cultural studies (Cultural Studies)

Study Abroad in Japan

The program offers students the opportunity to study abroad in Japan for two semesters.

• This study abroad program is a curricular part of the B.A. program at the Freie Universitõt Berlin.
• Students who participate in this program will receive intensive language training and gain first-hand research experience in Japan.

Integrated Japanese Studies

In addition to the three-year B.A. program, the Freie Universitõt Berlin also offers a four-year integrated Bachelor's program in Japanese Studies.

• This program includes two additional semesters of study in Japan.
• Students in this program will participate in specialized courses to prepare them for their time in Japan and will have the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a Japanese professor.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Japan Studies program have various career prospects, including:

• Academic careers
• Careers in international communication
• Careers in cultural institutions

Testimonials

Some testimonials from graduates of the program include:

• Florentine Koppenborg, Ph.D. student at the GEAS
• Margarita Veer, Internal Communicator in Japan
• Kathleen Kalms, Localization Specialist in London
• Markus R³sch, Research Assistant

Integrated Japanese Studies

The Integrated Japanese Studies program is a four-year Bachelor's degree that combines intensive language training with cultural and social science studies.

Program Structure

The program includes:

• Two semesters of study in Japan
• Specialized courses to prepare students for their time in Japan
• Research opportunities under the guidance of a Japanese professor

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Integrated Japanese Studies program are qualified for various careers, including:

• Academic careers
• Careers in international communication
• Careers in cultural institutions

###Admissions Admission to the Integrated Japanese Studies program is competitive, and students must apply in their third semester.

• Students who are accepted into the program will participate in specialized courses to prepare them for their time in Japan.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Japan and its culture, as well as intensive language training and research experience.