About our Program
Loyola University Chicago's Japanese Language and Culture Program offers three years of Japanese language instruction, courses in Japanese literature-in-translation, and courses on Japanese film, history, culture, contemporary society, religion and art.
Students study Japanese for a variety of reasons. Some view learning the language and culture of over 126 million people, who make up the world's 3rd largest economy, as a way to way to open career opportunities in, for example, business, international relations, or education. Others see the Japanese minor as step toward more advanced studies in fields such as international relations, gaming and software engineering, or the arts. Perhaps the majority study Japan and the Japanese language out of a love for Japanese art, food, fashion, music, popular culture, martial arts or video games — that is because it’s fun!
Loyola University Chicago's Japanese Language and Culture Program offers three years of Japanese language instruction, courses in Japanese literature-in-translation, and courses on Japanese film, history, culture, contemporary society, religion and art.
Students study Japanese for a variety of reasons. Some view learning the language and culture of over 126 million people, who make up the world's 3rd largest economy, as a way to way to open career opportunities in, for example, business, international relations, or education. Others see the Japanese minor as step toward more advanced studies in fields such as international relations, gaming and software engineering, or the arts. Perhaps the majority study Japan and the Japanese language out of a love for Japanese art, food, fashion, music, popular culture, martial arts or video games — that is because it’s fun!