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Japanese Studies
About the Program
In Japanese Studies at Earlham, students combine courses from a variety of departments and programs to gain a broad grounding in the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary study of traditional and contemporary Japan. Within a framework of core courses students design programs of study suited to their particular interests. All Japanese Studies majors are required to gain competence in the Japanese language. Moreover, because direct experience is essential for meaningful understanding of other cultures, majors are normally required to participate in one of several off-campus study programs in Japan.
Students majoring in Japanese Studies receive basic preparation for careers in such areas as public service, international relations, business and teaching, and for the continuing academic study of Japan. Recent graduates are pursuing advanced degrees in anthropology, education, history, literature and other fields. Others are working for Japanese or American businesses and joint ventures in both the United States and Japan, and in cultural exchange organizations, including the Teaching English in Japan Program which Earlham operates in communities in northeastern Japan. |
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