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The department specializes in teaching and research related to the Japanese language and literature. Interest in these areas of study has been increasing both domestically and internationally, and it will undoubtedly become even more important in the future to appreciate and view the Japanese language and literature in a global context - as part of the language and literature of the world. The department is known for producing many qualified teachers through its "Teacher Training Program for Teaching Japanese to Foreigners". The department has a wide choice of courses to accommodate the various needs and interests of students. In addition to orthodox courses in language and literature, many special courses are offered.
The department welcomes students who are interested in and motivated to study Japanese language and literature, and their relevance to Japan and the world today.
CURRICULUM
Japanese Language, Japanese Literature
For more specific studies, there is a wide choice of courses to accommodate the various needs and interests of students. A broad range of seminars dealing with classical and modern Japanese literature and language are offered to allow for thorough discussion among the relatively small number of students in each seminar group.
Furthermore, the department has a special seminar (Seminar for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature) to provide dedicated guidance in the preparation of the graduation thesis.
In addition to orthodox courses such as "Survey of the History of Japanese Literature" and "Survey of the History of the Japanese Language", more than ten special courses are offered each year to augment the students' basic knowledge and to allow exposure to the most advanced research. Some of the courses which demonstrate the wide variety of subjects covered in the department include:
"Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language",
"Survey of Children's Literature",
"Survey of Linguistics",
"Contrastive Linguistics",
"Study of Japanese Culture", and
"Survey of Chinese Literature".
TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE TEACHING OF JAPANESE TO FOREIGNERS
The department is well-known for its many students who have become qualified teachers through its"Teacher Training Program for the Teaching of Japanese to Foreigners".
FACULTY MEMBERS AND THEIR AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
HARAOKA, Fumiko
(Professor)
9th - 12th Century Japanese Literature
(The Tale of Genji) |
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KAWATSU, Makoto
(Professor)
Modern Japanese Literature (after
the Showa Period) |
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SAKUMA, Katsuhiko
(Professor)
Japanese Language Education; Audiovisual Teaching Methods
and Development of Teaching Aids |
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YAMADA, Susumu
(Professor)
Linguistic Semantics (focusing on modern Japanese) |
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OTSUKA, Miho
(Professor)
Modern Japanese Literature (Meiji and Taisho Periods) |
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FUKASAWA, Noriko
(Associate Professor)
17th - 19th Century Japanese Literature
(focusing on Haikai) |
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KOYANAGI, Tomokazu
(Associate Professor)
History of the Japanese languege
(focusing on Classic Japanese) |
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In addition to the courses above, there are a number of courses taught by part-time lecturers to enrich the program.
 MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM
A Master of Arts program is offered for students who wish to pursue further research.
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