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This program consists of three fields of study: (1) Japanese Linguistics, (2) Japanese Literature, and (3) Japanese Language Teaching. A wide variety of courses and leading faculty make it possible for students to attain their goals.
The Master of Arts Program in Japanese Language and Literature provides advanced study of Japanese language and literature. These subjects are studied not only to deepen the students' understanding of them, but also to consider the nature of language and literature in general. To accomplish these ends, there should be an awareness that Japanese language and literature form a part of the languages and literature of the world and it may sometimes be necessary to see the object of research in relation to them. Language and literature are related to almost all human behavior and its environment so attention should be given to related areas of study such as social and natural sciences.
Recently there has been an increasing need for this Master of Arts program to accommodate the many students who have graduated from the department as well as foreign students interested in these areas of studies. The department makes an effort to meet the need by creating a pleasant environment for continued study.
FACULTY MEMBERS AND THEIR AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
HARAOKA, Fumiko (Professor):
9th - 12th Century Japanese literature (The Tale of Genji).
KAWATSU, Makoto (Professor):
Study of modern Japanese literature (methods of reading).
SAKUMA, Katsuhiko (Professor):
Teaching of Japanese as a foreign language, specifically, (1) Japanese language teaching as a form of overseas cooperation, and (2) audio-visual methodology in Japanese language teaching.
YAMADA, Susumu (Professor):
Linguistic semantics (focusing on modern Japanese).
OTSUKA, Miho (Professor):
Study of modern Japanese literature and literary theory.
FUKASAWA, Noriko (Associate Professor):
17th - 19th Century Japanese Literature (Haikai)
KOYANAGI, Tomokazu (Associate Professor):
History of the Japanese language (focusing on old Japanese).
 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LITERATURE
A Doctor of Philosophy in Literature is offered for students who wish to pursue further research.
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