Japanese Studies
The Japanese Studies Program was established in 1986. Our program offers two minors - Japanese Language and Japanese Studies - and a variety of courses that introduce the language and culture of Japan and give opportunities for even closer acquaintance with the country for the students.
未来を変えるのは、いつだって自分だ。Mirai o kaeru no wa, itsu datte jibun da. "The one who can change the future, is always yourself."
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Academics
Undergraduate students can major or minor in Japanese by earning credits in various Japanese classes at multiple CUNY colleges in addition to taking courses at Hunter College.
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Japanese Courses
Japanese Studies offers a wide range of introductory classes in language and culture. These courses seeks to develop student's understanding of Japanese language and Japanese culture, while also fostering a broader understanding of Japan’s influence in the world.
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Japanese culture consists of the interaction between a strong original Jomon culture and subsequent influences from the rest of the world.
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Japanese Tutoring
To better support students taking the language courses, the program provides tutoring services five hours per week. To complement the academic opportunities, the program also hosts various cultural events and activities internally and connects students with external events to promote development of the Japanese language and relevant cultural knowledge.
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Our faculty reflects the diversity of the Japanese experience and includes committed scholars of history, language, arts and more.
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