The Japanese Language Program at TCNJ

Welcome to the TCNJ Japanese Language Program home page!

We are part of the Modern Languages Department, and offer language courses every semester, a minor in Japanese language, study abroad opportunities, and expanding opportunities for coursework related to Japanese language and culture. For exceptional students a self-designed major in Japanese is also an option.

Students with an interest in Japan(ese) are also involved in the
Japanese Club, the Taiko (Japanese drumming) club, and the Aikido Club.

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM UPDATES

JPN151 replaces JPN101: Introduction of intensive language courses

Starting in the fall 2010 semester, JPN101 and JPN102 will be replaced by JPN151. JPN151 is an intensive course that will meet every day (80 minutes per day on MTRF, and a 50-minute conversation hour on Wednesdays). Students will earn 8 credits for this course. For a sample syllabus click here. For more information on intensive language courses, including Japanese, click here.

 

Japanese Honor Society, TCNJ chapter
TCNJ established a college chapter of the Japanese National Honor Society in spring of 2008, and we have inducted students annually since then. To be eligible for this award students must maintain a 3.5GPA across five college-level Japanese courses.

• The 2010 inductees are KATHY NGUYEN and TONY RIVERA

• Also graduating with honors in Japanese this year were AMANDA CHUONG, RICHARD DeFRANCISCO, MICHELE REILLY, AND JASON TONCIC.入会と卒業おめでとう（ Nyuukai to sotsugyou, omedetou）!
  
  
  

Self-designed major in Japanese

Exceptional students wishing to pursue more in-depth studies in Japanese language and/or culture may consider petitioning for a self-designed major in Japanese language or Japanese language and culture. Interested students should contact Professor Didi-Ogren.

MICHELE REILLY successfully graduated with a double major in Journalism and a self-designed major in Japanese Language and Culture. Her senior project considered keigo usage (Japanese honorifics) in contemporary Japan.

 

Japan-related activities on campus: Spring, 2010

Koto performer YUMI KUROSAWA (黒澤有美）gave a performance and Q&A session at TCNJ on Tuesday, March 30th. The well-attended performance was supported by the School of Culture and Society, the Department of Modern Languages, and the Department of Music. Many thanks to Ms. Kurosawa for her entertaining and informative session!

 

 

NOT A TCNJ STUDENT, BUT INTERESTED IN STUDYING JAPANESE AT TCNJ?

If you are a non-TCNJ student interested in taking Japanese courses at TCNJ, you will need to complete a "non-matriculation" application, available on the Office of Admissions web page. Please note that this is ONLY for Fall or Spring semester courses. If you are interested in taking a summer course as a non-TCNJ student, please see Summer Programs.

 

 

 

Why study Japanese?

Course offerings

Japanese Minor

Placement for those who have studied Japanese prior to TCNJ

Study abroad
Post-graduate possibilities
Useful links
Contact the program advisor for more information

 

 

Page last updated May, 2010