Expand your career opportunities and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese language and culture with a minor in Japanese.
Why Minor in Japanese?
Japan is the third largest economy in the world, and its role in the international community is considerable. It has become a pop culture powerhouse, known the world over for film, anime, manga, video games, fashion and more.
As a Japanese minor, you'll learn to read, write and converse in a language that has been the basis for some of the world’s most imaginative, influential storytellers.
A minor in Japanese is an excellent fit if you aspire to a career in international business, law, public service or the media.
Why Study Japanese at CSUN?
We've designed the minor in Japanese to provide you with language training and an understanding of Japanese society and culture as revealed through the study of the language and literature.
Our experienced faculty will help you gain fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese. You'll study Japanese culture and tradition and learn to analyze and interpret literary texts.
What You'll Learn
You'll take Intermediate Japanese I and II and then choose from such courses as:
- Modern Japanese Culture
- Japanese Literature
- Advanced Japanese Conversation
- Advanced Grammar and Composition
- Language and Culture in Japanese
- Advanced Reading and Composition
Study in Japan through CSUN
CSUN's offers two programs in Japan. The University of Tsukuba, one of the oldest and largest national universities, is a leader in scientific research. Waseda University in Tokyo, known as Japan's most popular university, offers highly ranked programs in 11 fields.