Japan Studies Courses
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Academic Programs- Japan Studies Courses
More than 100 international students come to Akita International University every semester to learn about Japan. Naturally, their knowledge about Japan varies widely. The Japan Studies courses are organized to meet these varied needs by offering a wide range of courses related to Japan and its relationships with the world for both international and Japanese students. Most content courses are offered in English. However, a few are taught in Japanese for international students with advanced Japanese language skills.
The primary objective of the Japan Studies courses is to educate international students to achieve well-rounded familiarity with Japan’s language, history, culture, religion, society, literature, politics, business, and economics. Since Japanese language skills are the gateway to understanding Japan, students are strongly
encouraged to enroll in Japanese language courses although it is not compulsory that they do so.
Japan Studies courses are effectively supplemented by extracurricular activities.
Local events, festivals, and field trips
Weekend homestays / Visits to elementary schools / Yuwa town exchange partnership / Kakunodate festival / Sake brewery and noodle factory visit / Lake Tazawa retreat / Yokote manga museum / Akita myths and legends: Folkloric walking tours / Yuwa Yamahage festival / Tazawa ski and mountain retreat / Restoration of mummies of Kaikoji temple / Hiraizumi temple trail / Hiraizumi Kagura / Kakunodate fire festival / Namahage of Oga peninsula / Yokote Kamakura festival / Kosaka Kabuki / Takigi noh
As you see from the academic diagram below, the Japan Studies courses consist of a set of courses from various academic fields that are recommended for international students. You have the liberty of creating your own Japan Studies based upon your interests.
