Japanese Language

Interested in studying Japanese language & culture abroad? The following programs offer significant coursework and immersion opportunities for Japanese language. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad

University Catalog Information: Japanese BA, Japanese Language w/Teaching Endorsement Option BA, Japanese Minor can be found using the Course Description search feature. Note that these are not the only degree programs in their respective fields.

Advising Info, Scholarships & Additional Program Options

Advisor

Masanori Deguchi

Associate Professor of Japanese and Linguistics; Advisor for Japanese Language

Office: Miller Hall 217E

Research, Fellowships & Grants

Princeton in Asia Fellowship - Teaching and Service Field Placements in Asia Post Grad

While more than half of the Fellows are employed as English teachers at universities, colleges, and high schools, there are also specialized positions with organizations that contribute to the following global issues: education, environmental sustainability, public health, media, economic development, and peace, justice, and access to information.

Award amount: Local stipend paid directly by the host organization. The stipend is intended to cover the cost of safe housing, clean food and drinking water, basic telecommunications, and local travel.

Study in Japan (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships

Scholarships through the Japanese Government.

Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO)

Scholarships available for qualified international students already accepted by Japanese Universities or graduate schools for a semester or year

Bridging Scholarships

The Japan Bridging Scholarship offers stipends of $2500 or $4000, depending on length of study abroad program in Japan.

Award amount: $2,500/$4,000

U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship

Award amount: Summer $Full Tuition, Airfare, Accommodations

Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) Grant

Award amount: up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $7,000 for Academic Year

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

For Pell Grant eligible students

Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study

Advising Info

Credits may be transferred towards a Japanese major or minor if the courses are:

  • Taught entirely in Japanese,
  • Sufficiently academic and deal with Japanese language, linguistics, literature, or culture (at the discretion of the Japanese advisor),
  • Graded A-F or S/U, but not pass/fail.

Majors must complete Japanese 401, 402, & 403. Minors must complete 303 or 401 on campus.

After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.   

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

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