Asian Languages (Japanese) ,BA
Asia, Culture, Foreign Services, International, Interpreter, Japan, Japanese, Korea, Languages, Modern Language, Tour Guide, Translator, Travel, asian, foreign language
Studying Japanese opens the door to a variety of new career paths, experiences and opportunities for personal growth, career development and global exploration. Whether you're interested in foreign service, teaching, international business, diplomacy, science and technology, entertainment, or anything in between, knowledge of Japanese can take you anywhere.
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Asian languages with a concentration in Japanese study the language, literature and culture of Japan. They gain a respectable measure of competence in reading and writing Japanese, and they acquire oral and aural skills in the language. Students also gain linguistic and cultural competence through the required study of classical Japanese.
In addition, ASU offers summer or yearlong programs to study abroad in Japan.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing in Japanese at a level equivalent to the Intermediate High level described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
- Conduct a research project in the areas of language and/or cultural production.
- Analyze the historical and cultural development of the Japanese language by drawing connections between contemporary Japanese and earlier forms of the language through in-class translation assignments and course projects.
Study abroad programs are vital when learning the Japanese language. Immersing oneself in the language and culture adds value to the degree and prepares students to take off in an exciting, multicultural career with valuable skills that employers seek, such as heightened cultural competence, adaptability, and critical thinking and communication skills.
Knowledge of multiple languages and intercultural competencies enhance any occupation and offer graduates many career opportunities. Language-intensive professions include:
- foreign correspondent
- foreign media professional
- foreign service officer
- intelligence officer
- international banking and finance professional
- language, literature or culture teacher
- law and immigration professional
- multilingual administrative professional
- translator or interpreter
- travel professional
Relevant career fields and occupations include:
- advertising, marketing or communications
- airline industry
- film, television or multimedia
- hospitality industry
- intelligence
- international education and study abroad administration
- international law
- lifestyle management
- public relations
- technology industries
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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3.9%
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$80,910
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4.6%
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$71,690
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7.5%
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$135,740
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4.5%
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$98,590
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8.2%
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$98,560
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4.3%
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$53,640
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School of International Letters and Cultures
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silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
