Study and live in Japan for a full one-year immersion in Japanese culture and language. You will advance your language skills through introductory and intermediate language courses and develop the creative, transformative and critical thinking abilities that come with being multilingual. You’ll complete advanced courses to deepen your understanding of Japanese society and culture, develop your language proficiency and improve intercultural competence and communication.
Major (8)
For a major in Japanese In-country (Extended Major) , students must successfully complete the equivalent of 12 courses (144 units):
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN110 Explorations in Environmental History | |||
| JPN111 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions | |||
| JPN210 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History | |||
| JPN212 Research Project in History | |||
| JPN300 Introductory Japanese 1 | |||
| JPN301 Introductory Japanese 2 |
*Students enrolling in In-country courses must have at least one remaining course to complete after their return to USC.