Japanese for the Professions Undergraduate Academic Certificate
The Japanese for the Professions Certificate equips students with the foundation in the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge essential to understanding and navigating everyday work life in Japanese-speaking communities in a variety of professional settings. With completion of the certificate, students will have attained an intermediate proficiency in Japanese and will be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written Japanese in a professional setting.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FLEN 3310 | Japanese Anime | 3 |
| JAPN 3010 | Japanese Reading and Writing | 3 |
| JAPN 3030 | Japanese Listening and Speaking | 3 |
| JAPN 3100 | Japanese Culture for Professional Life | 3 |
| Complete STAMP 4S Proficiency Assessment 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
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Please contact the School of Global Studies for information regarding the STAMP 4S.
1. Students will demonstrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Japanese at a proficiency level of Intermediate Mid on the ACTFL Proficiency Scales.
2. Students will exhibit knowledge of cultural practices, history, and societal norms in Japanese-speaking communities through written assignments, research projects, oral presentations, and/or examinations.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and effectively communicate in everyday work-related situations in Japanese-speaking communities, including professional settings such as business, hospitality, or education through role-playing scenarios, written assignments, and interpersonal and presentational speaking assessments.