Japanese Language
Japan
The Japanese Language Program encourages students to study abroad in Japan for a year, spring/fall, or summer in order to utilize and improve your Japanese language. This experience will help you practice and strengthen your proficiency, and develop cultural awareness.
Approved Programs
The Brandeis approved program list database is filtered by programs with Japanese Language courses. You may also filter by other parameters like location, housing type, and more.
Study Abroad Liaison
To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. As every department has different policies regarding credit from abroad, the Study Abroad Liaison can assist you with guidance on major/minor credit. Find the Study Abroad Liaison for Japanese here.
Scholarships
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan provide assistance to students with travel and living expenses incurred during a semester or year in Japan. The deadline for students who will be studying in Japan in Fall or Academic Year is typically in April while the deadline for Spring students is typically in October.
FAQs
How should I request a recommendation letter from one of my Japanese language instructors?
Letters of recommendation can be requested either via e-mail or in person to your individual instructor. Letters of recommendation can not be completed in a day and students should be mindful that it is their responsibility to ask their instructor for a recommendation far enough in advance. One month is a customary amount of time to give an instructor. Please review "Requesting Letter of Recommendation" for helpful advice.
Where can I find the length of a specific program? Where can I find the language requirement of a program?
Utilizing the Study Abroad Approved list you can determine the language requirement and usually the length of any program. If you see more information on these specific questions, please review the website of the individual program which you can find through the approved list.
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Contact Us
Office of Study Abroad
abroad@brandeis.edu
781-736-3483
Japanese Language Program
Shiffman 116, MS 024
781-736-3200
Course Database
Looking to fulfill a specific Brandeis requirement? Wondering what major, minor, or Core requirement courses abroad may fulfill? **Don't see a class you are interested in or a class not pre-reviewed? It may just mean that no one has requested it or the department has not pre-reviewed it. You can still ask the department how the course could count!