The Japanese curriculum of the University at Buffalo provides a solid foundation for an understanding and appreciation of the rich and diverse culture of Japan. The language, culture and linguistics courses offered are useful to students who aspire to an East Asia-related academic or professional career in education, government, communications, business and other fields in the United States and abroad.

The curriculum of the Japanese program includes:

Courses designed to develop or improve competence in written and spoken Japanese through the advanced level.

Courses on Japanese culture (taught in English).

Courses that deal with Japanese business culture and vocabulary.

Courses for linguistic study of Japanese.

Courses for teaching Japanese as a foreign language.

Many students opt to combine a minor in Japanese with a major in the social sciences, engineering, the humanities, the sciences or management. In order to further their Japanese studies, a special major in Japanese can be arranged in consultation with the Japanese Program director and the Student Advisement and Services.

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