When studying Japanese, you do not just learn characters, vocabulary, and grammar. You explore a country and a culture that is a rich mixture of new and old, pop culture and traditional arts, and technological revolution and peaceful landscapes. Today, Japan is an important center of innovation and one of the top economies in the world.
Where Can Learning Japanese Take Me?
- It can provide a more in-depth understanding of the language and cultural nuances found in your favorite anime, manga, games, or films.
- It can provide a gateway to learning other Asian languages.
- Speaking Japanese can enhance your future career and business opportunities, and set you apart from the crowd.
- As one of the safest and most entertaining countries in the world, Japan is an ideal travel or study abroad destination. UAB has some of the highest numbers of study abroad opportunities out of all universities in the Southern U.S.
Why Study at UAB?
The Japanese program at UAB is the only one in the state of Alabama that offers a concentration, a minor, and a large array of intriguing courses opens a new website that provide an understanding of the language and culture of Japan. Program faculty provide expertise in a wide range of fields, including anime and manga, film, translation, business, and language and society. Students receive outstanding instruction and personal attention thanks to our smaller class sizes.
At UAB, learning Japanese helps to bridge the linguistic and cultural gap between Japan and the U.S., providing a stepping stone to effectively relate to people different from yourself.
Questions?
Contact Yumi Takamiya, PhD, or Yoshi Hara, PhD.
