BA Japanese Studies at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Discover Japan Are you interested in Japanese studies? Come and discover the great beauty of modern Japan, from the traditional to the contemporary. Experience hands-on training in Japanese calligraphy or learn what makes Japanese video games a dominant force in the global market.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Oral and Written Communication in Japanese Culture, Literature and Cinema, Videogames and eSports, Manga and Anime. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; JAPN105 Elementary Japanese I; JAPN106 Elementary Japanese II; JAPN107 Intermediate Japanese; JAPN208 Japanese Culture; MATH113 Contemporary Mathematics or higher.

Career pathways

Career options: Education, Translation and Interpretation, Hospitality, Business and Industry, Communications, Media and Film, Gaming and e-Sports, Manga and Anime.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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