Courses
Offers an on-site opportunity for students to engage with the culture(s) and the communities of Japanese-speaking regions and/or communities. Emphasizes the complexity, transnationality, and interdisciplinary nature of culture(s). Employs a range of methodological approaches to identify and describe cultural practices, texts, or events, as well as analyze how meanings are created, distributed, and exchanged within particular social groups or geographic areas. May explore questions of cultural identity, meaning, representation, policy formations, and ideologies. In addition to regular in-class lessons and activities, students have the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with members of the local communities about their perspectives on relevant cultural topics and everyday experiences. May be repeated up to three times. Conducted in English.
Designed for students who are in a Japanese-speaking country, this is an off-campus immersion course. Offers students an opportunity to continue to develop grammatical and conversational competence. Focuses on oral and aural skills that are enhanced by the immersion environment.
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 1102 with a minimum grade of C- or JPNS 1302 with a minimum grade of C-
Designed for students who are in a Japanese-speaking country, this is an off-campus immersion course. Offers students an opportunity to continue to develop grammatical and conversational competence. Focuses on oral and aural skills that are enhanced by the immersion environment.
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 2101 with a minimum grade of C- or JPNS 2301 with a minimum grade of C-
This Dialogue program in Japan is an immersive program in language and culture, designed for students who have completed Elementary Japanese II or a higher-level Japanese course at Northeastern, or who have equivalent language skills and a basic knowledge of Japanese culture and society. This program is especially beneficial for students planning to pursue a minor in Japanese, as all 8 credits earned from this program can be applied toward the minor requirements.
The program will take place in two major cities, Kyoto and Tokyo, with visits to Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka. Our first destination is Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, where students will explore well-preserved historical temples and shrines. At Doshisha University, students will participate in intensive language course, lectures on related topics, and cultural workshops such as tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and calligraphy. Daily conversation sessions with Doshisha students will provide students the chance to practice Japanese and gain insight into the lives, thoughts, and interests of Japanese college students. During the stay in Kyoto, the group will visit Nara, another ancient capital, and Himeji, renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage site, Himeji Castle. The group will also travel to Hiroshima, where they will visit the A-Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum. This visit offers students an opportunity to reflect on the importance of peace in society. Additionally, we will visit Miyajima, a small island famous for its beautiful shrine gate in the ocean. Tokyo, the modern capital of Japan, offers a glimpse into both the traditional and contemporary aspects of the country. In Tokyo, students will attend another intensive language course and engage in discussion sessions with Waseda University students, exchanging thoughts and ideas on relevant topics. Students will also have the unique opportunity to visit a Japanese family in Tokyo, providing them with firsthand experience of Japanese customs and culture.
