BA Japanese Language and Culture at University of California, Berkeley

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers a comprehensive undergraduate major in Japanese Language. This program equips students with deep insights into the humanistic study of key East Asian traditions, emphasizing modern and classical Japanese language skills. Students engage intensively with diverse East Asian texts, understanding their historical and cultural significance while enhancing their critical thinking and advanced writing abilities.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science  |  Department: East Asian Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Language Requirements (Placement and Proficiency Exams, Elementary Japanese, Intermediate Japanese, Advanced Japanese, Upper Division, Introduction to Classical Japanese). Language requirements may be satisfied via the EALC Japanese Placement Exam; students placing above the Elementary level will have the requirement waived and begin coursework at the level indicated by the exam.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Communications, International.

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