Japanese Language and Culture Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

The Certificate in Japanese Language and Culture builds basic communication skills in Japanese, with courses strengthening listening, reading, speaking and writing, and fundamental knowledge of Japanese culture. It runs from introductory through intermediate level and can be started at the Prince Albert campus, off-campus locations or online.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 2 years (15 credit units, part-time)  |  Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May) and Summer (July)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

15 credit units: JPNS 114.3, JPNS 117.3, JPNS 214.3, JPNS 217.3 and one of HIST 295, HIST 296 or JPNS 233. Students with prior Japanese skip introductory courses and take additional electives.

Career pathways

With further study: translator, tour guide, journalist, foreign service officer, international relations consultant, marketing and communications, cultural events coordinator, gaming industry roles and speech pathology.

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