Bachelors in Japanese

HSS offers a series of courses at elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. At the intermediate level, fundamental grammar and several hundred kanji characters are mastered, enabling students to read a variety of native materials. The advanced program emphasizes vocabulary building and exposure to a wide range of materials. Each spring term, invited visitors from Japan introduce students to specific topics in culture, science, business, etc. Advanced-level students are encouraged to participate in the Japan Internship Program in Japan during their summer vacation.