Literatures and Cultures
425 Kimpel Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.575.2951
Fax: 479.575.6795
Email the department:
flan01@uark.edu
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
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- Click here to view Japanese syllabi and course website.
- Meet our Japanese language
faculty.
- See a list of courses offered.
- Find out about programs of study in Japanese, and see a list of program requirements and options.
- Read about study abroad programs available in Japanese.
- Get a PDF of our full brochure.
- See links to related programs, departments, & other activities.
- Click here to see a list of fun and helpful resources for Japanese language & culture studies.
The Japanese Program at the University of Arkansas offers a unique opportunity for students to earn a degree
aimed at instrumental goals and an internationally recognized certificate of proficiency. We are one of only nine official U.S. test sites of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT; administered by The Japan Foundation). JLPT is designed to certify the examinees' Japanese language skills by an internationally recognized standard. For students in our program, achieving the language proficiency by an internationally accredited standard is a realistic goal that they actively pursue.
WHY STUDY JAPANESE?
-Economic competitiveness is tops in the world
-Japan is the 3rd largest global exporter of goods
-Jobs in tourism, journalism, technology, etc.
-Tea and flower ceremonies, Zen, Samurai, etc.
-Movie, Video games, Manga and Anime, etc.
-Kurosawa, Matsushita, Toyota, Honda, etc.
FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Regular class assignments translate directly into students’ grades. 70-80% of grades come from regular class assignments. Students practice their target language extensively in and out of class. Q&A exercises and oral exercises make up a significant portion of regular class meetings.
Teaching faculty of the U of A Japanese Program work closely as a team in designing coherent lesson plans that intend to achieve the program’s pedagogical goals.
The Japanese Program aims to help students achieve levels of language proficiency by an internationally accredited measure.
To find out more about the Japanese program, use the links on the right, or visit the Japanese Language program's website: http://www.uark.edu/misc/japanlg/