WHEN the bombing of Pearl Harbor forced a declaration of war against Japan, it became at once apparent that this country would need large numbers of Americans able to speak and read the language of ...

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese and to the culture of Japanese-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least ...

Bright-eyed and eager to learn, my passion for anime and manga fueled an unquenchable desire to gain mastery of the Japanese language. I had fallen in love with the intricate, thought-provoking plot ...

The Japanese te-form is a small but mighty grammar point that connects actions, makes requests, and shapes countless expressions. Yet, it’s also one of the most common sources of mistakes for learners ...

The start of a new year is the perfect time to learn something new — like a language! Learning any new language can prove challenging, and Japanese is no exception. Not only do you need to learn to ...

Students of Japanese not only gain knowledge of the modern Japanese language, but also develop awareness of Japanese literary history and the cultural contexts in which works were written. Our ...

The significance of learning a language in the era of globalization is multifold. Not only does knowing another language expands the range of professional opportunities open to you, it also enriches ...