Master of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature
Program Overview
The MA in Japanese at this institution provides a comprehensive exploration of Japanese language, literature, and culture, with a focus on a range of topics and periods. The program offers three paths preparing students for PhD programs, translation and interpretation, or language teaching and other careers. The program is unique among public institutions in its offerings of classical, manuscript, and modern language training, as well as its expertise in both modern and premodern literatures and cultures.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA in Japanese provides a comprehensive exploration of the language, literature, and culture of Japan. Students work closely with faculty whose diverse research specialties allow them to choose a focus from a range of topics and periods, from the classical era to contemporary Japan, and to approach their studies from many disciplinary perspectives. The program offers three paths, preparing students for PhD programs, translation and interpretation, and language teaching or other careers.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a variety of careers, including:
- PhD programs
- Translation and interpretation
- Language teaching
- Journalism
- Business
- Government
Other:
The program is unique among public institutions in that it offers classical, manuscript, and modern language training in Japanese, as well as expertise in both modern and premodern literatures and cultures. The program also provides students with translation opportunities that reflect the nature of the professional work available.
