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Hinckley
Institute

10

Average
Class Size

Courses

Getting Started

  • Meet with a WLC Advisor to learn which Japanese class you should take first
  • Follow WLC on social media to stay updated on announcements and resources -Insta/Twitter @UofUlanguages

Making Progress

  • Run a degree audit every semester to track progress
  • Complete WLC 2010 or 2020 for an introduction to the Japanese major
  • Check out Japanese classes taught in English
  • Meet with an Academic Advisor to plan ahead for your WLC Practicum Signature Experience
  • Combine your Japanese language major with a related area of study such as business, political science, film, or art history

Finishing Up

Community

Getting Started

Making Progress

Finishing Up

  • Take JAPAN 3940 to connect with your language community in the Salt Lake area
  • Present your volunteer or internship experience at a campus conference

Knowledge & Skills

Getting Started

  • After declaring your Japanese major, explore other departments to focus your long-term goals
  • Sign up for free or affordable one-on-one tutoring at the Learning Center

Making Progress

  • Apply to be a FLAS Scholar for a summer or academic year scholarship
  • Complete a local, national, or global language internship in Japanese through the Hinckley Institute to discover career opportunities and widen your network; organizations include the Asian Chamber of Commerce, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, APCO Worldwide, and more

Finishing Up

Transformation

Getting Started

Making Progress

  • Study Japanese abroad with U of U students and faculty in Osaka, Japan!
  • You'll enjoy visiting important cultural sites in Osaka and Nara and participating in traditional activities such as flower arrangement, tea ceremonies, & calligraphy
  • Scholarships available from the Learning Abroad Office
  • Alternatively, consider an Affiliate Program to spend time in a Japanese university such as Doshisha, Kansai, Waseda, or Akita

Finishing Up

  • Finalize your Learning Portfolio and share your college accomplishments with employers
  • Participate in the annual Japanese Speech Contest to show off your skills!

Impact

Getting Started

Making Progress

  • Register for a service-focused Alternative Break through the Bennion Center
  • Become a Bennion Center Student Leader to promote volunteer opportunities in Japanese
  • Explore Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute programs to start a business venture and use your Japanese skills to expand it
  • Tutor beginner students in Japanese through the Learning Center

Finishing Up

Careers

Getting Started

  • Activate and customize your Handshake account to explore jobs, internships, and career events
  • Take a Career Course (HUM 3960, CSBS 2700, UGS 1950) to explore career options

Making Progress

  • Meet with a Career Coach to help you explore potential careers that align with your strengths, values, interests, and personality
  • Attend Career Fairs and Expos (check out employers beforehand in Handshake!)
  • Secure a part-time job or internship in an industry of interest through Handshake
  • Search on Jobs in Japan and Career Forum; don't forget about the popular JET Program

Finishing Up

Start Your Career Journey


Find support at the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)

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About the Major

The Department of World Languages and Cultures provides an in-depth look at multiple languages and cultures. If you are interested in expanding your worldview and knowledge of the diverse world you inhabit, then one of these 10 majors is a great fit for you! There are 8 majors that focus on language -- Chinese, French, French Teaching, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Spanish Teaching -- and 2 majors that focus on culture -- Classics and Religious Studies. Within any of these majors, you'll further your understanding of other cultures, which in turn refines your critical thinking, writing, and communication skills across any language. You will have the opportunity to engage with literature, film, history, music, various aspects of popular media, and other arts to develop a comparative perspective on your own culture, language, values, history, and traditions. This inter-cultural understanding will help prepare you to engage intelligently and sympathetically with multiple peoples and nations across the world, opening the door to plenty of opportunities across diverse professions. The Department of World Languages and Cultures in committed to preparing you to contribute globally in all areas of social, cultural, business, and political interaction. You will become a more productive and empathetic citizen of Utah, the USA, and the world.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop cultural competency in a culture(s) of your choice.
  • Gain broad knowledge and comprehension of the literature, history, geography, art, architecture, philosophy, religions, etc. of the region(s) in which a target language is spoken.
  • Learn to apply critical analysis to cultural artifacts, particularly texts, in a chosen culture(s) and across cultures.
  • Communicate knowledge effectively both in a chosen language(s) and one's own native language.

Plan & Prepare

At the U, we plan for our students to have an exceptional Educational Experience identified by four broad categories we call the Learning Framework: Community, Knowledge & Skills, Transformation, and Impact. This major map will help you envision, explore, design, and plan your personalized Exceptional Education Experience with the Learning Framework at the core. In addition to assisting you in planning your coursework and navigating the requirements of your major, this map will help you incorporate other kinds of experiences to expand your knowledge, support your development, and prepare you for the future you want.

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Last Updated: 7/19/24