Japanese

Japanese Language and Culture Studies is among the newest available Minors. The Japanese program welcomes native and heritage speakers to work for them as Student Assistants.

Below is a list of the current class offerings. Please view the 2022-2023 Catalog for a complete list of all classes available under the Japanese Language and Culture Studies Minor. 

If you have any questions or inquiries regarding a Japanese Language & Culture Minor, contact Program Director Shiori Hoke-Greller at shiori.hoke@csueastbay.edu

Japanese Courses Offered (by Term)

  • MLL 152 Elementary Japanese II 
    • Intro to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Japanese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture.
  • MLL 358 Experiencing Japanese Culture in English 
    • This course provides a comprehensive overview of the influences that have shaped modern-day Japan. Spanning one and a half centuries from the Meiji Restoration in 1868, to the beginning of the 21st century, the course covers topics such as technology, food, nationalism, and the rise of anime and manga in the visual arts.

  • MLL 152 Elementary Japanese I
    • Intro to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Japanese. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture.
  • MLL 251 Intermediate Japanese
    • The first semester of the intermediate course. Increased emphasis on the structure of the language, vocabulary building, conversation, appreciation of Japanese culture, and on training intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Japanese.
  • MLL 352 Japanese Folktales & Culture in English
    • A survey of Japanese folklore that studies the folk cultures and narratives (folklores, legends, myths, and jokes) with focus on the relationship between animal roles and the livelihood of Japanese people. Taught in English with an optional Japanese module. 
  • MLL 455 Japanese Manga and Anime Masterpieces in English
    • Manga (comic books or graphic novels) and Anime (animated films) are two of the most universally recognized forms of contemporary Japanese mass culture.  This course will examine the historical, cultural, sociological, psychological, and stylistic dimensions of manga and anime.