Japanese Studies Program

Welcome to the Japanese Studies Program at UCSD

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The Program in Japanese Studies coordinates a variety of campus offerings dealing with the language, history, culture, and political economy of Japan. The program is especially strong in the area of modern and contemporary Japan. In addition to courses availabe in the Departments of Anthropology, Economics, History, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Political Science, Sociology, Theatre and Dance and Visual Arts, qualified undergraduates may also enroll in Japan-related courses in the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies with consent of instructors.

Japanese Studies Learning Objectives and Assessments

News

  • UCLA to offer 4th year intensive summer language class

  • For more information on this course, please contact Lindsay Duong (lduong@humnet.ucla.edu). For general information on UCLA summer session, visit their website.

  • Now accepting applications for Fall 2012 Teaching Assistant Positions

  • Click here for more information and for an application.

  • Applications now being accepted for the 2012-13 Joseph Naiman Graduate Fellowship in Japanese Studies

  • Visit the Graduate page for more information and due dates for applications.

  • NEW Summer 2012 Intensive Language Program at Osaka University!

    A new EAP 8 1/2 week intensive beginning Japanese language course will be offered at the Minoh campus of Osaka University. Summer 2012 is the first installment of this program, and is only targeted for students with no prior Japanese language study. Depending on the success of the program this coming summer, Osaka University is also considering to offer intermediate and advanced levels of Japanese in future summers. For more information, visit the EAP website or click here to view a program flyer.

  • Summer and Fall 2012 Schedule Available

    A list of Summer and Fall 2012 Japanese Studies course offerings is now available.

Events

  • Asayake Through the Looking Glass --  May 6, 2012 (UCSD Price Center West Ballroom B, 2nd floor)

    Don't miss Asayake Taiko's 5th annual spring concert where we take you on an adventure through Taikoland as well as reflect on the history of Asayake in a Tenth Anniversary slideshow. Along with our main Japanese drumming, there will be amazing guest performers such as Chinese Dance Association, DJ Esteban, [N]Motion and Soul Run. 

Placement Exam

Are you interested in taking a Japanese language course at UCSD?

Please click here for information on the placement exam.

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Email List

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