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As people cannot live without food, it plays a major role in the cultural activities of many societies, including that of Japan. In this seminar, students will examine various historical aspects of Japanese food from its materials and cooking methods to its roles in religion and economy, in order to gain insight into Japanese culture and society. Class will be conducted in English but some Japanese reading proficiency is preferable, as optional reading materials include Japanese text.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

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This course is designed to help students become effective communicators in Japanese. The course uses the Team Based Learning format, meaning that students will do activities in teams. The first part of the course focuses on two key Japanese social concepts that have had extensive impact on communication: the uchi (inside)/soto (outside) distinction and the hierarchical order.

This non-intensive third year Japanese course continues to train students to work exclusively with authentic materials. Strong emphasis on oral proficiency and developments of composition skills, while also increasing kanji recognition and production. Taught primarily in Japanese.

A thinker's guide to the Japanese script system (kana, kanji, and more). Covers history, orthography, analysis, and practical use, including tailored kanji-learning strategies for intermediate and advanced readers writers.