Japanese Language and Culture
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With the aspiration of contributing to the education of competent people who possess a broad outlook on their own culture through the understanding of Japanese culture, the Department of Japanese Studies was founded in 1980. The department was first affiliated with the teacher’s college. In 1981, it came under the College of Humanities, and was renamed the Department of Japanese Language and Literature. In 1989, its name was further changed to the Department of Japanese Studies. Since then it has produced able and energetic people who have played key roles in an age of globalization. The graduate program leading to a Master's degree was initiated in 1997 and the Doctoral degree program was launched in 2000.
Talent
Program Goals
To widen the spectrum of communication.
To develop and expand culture.
To develop a more dynamic style in the age of North East Asia.
To aim towards cogitated concepts,which cross the boundary of the individual province of Japanese culture.
Vision after Graduation
Graduates are playing an active part in various fields including industry, the media and finance. Depending on current trends, graduates may also choose to enter graduate school, or build careers in airlines, trading companies, and broadcasting stations.