Japanese

Are you passionate about the Japanese language and culture? Do you aspire to build a career in fields such as translation, diplomacy, international trade, or education? The Japanese Language major at Chinese universities offers a well-structured curriculum, a multilingual learning environment, and valuable international exchange opportunities. This program will open doors to numerous career possibilities. Let’s explore it together!

Introduction to the Japanese Major

The Japanese major in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at Tsinghua University is committed to cultivating internationally versatile talents with a solid foundation in Japanese and proficiency in one or more additional languages. The curriculum covers Japanese language, literature, culture, and fundamental knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.

Educational Objectives

This program aims to equip students with proficient Japanese communication skills, extensive academic knowledge of Japanese literature, and a solid theoretical and methodological foundation in the humanities and social sciences. Additionally, it fosters critical and creative thinking, global awareness, and a strong sense of social responsibility to meet the needs of national development and international exchanges.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate proficiency in both Japanese and Chinese, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to conduct cross-cultural communication and academic research.
• Master research methods in the humanities and be able to analyze and solve related problems.
• Have the capability to pursue further studies.
• Adapt to an international environment and become versatile professionals needed by the country.

Core Courses

General Education Courses (46 credits)
Includes political theory courses, physical education, writing and communication courses, general elective courses, military training, etc.

Professional Education Courses (108 credits)

Fundamental Courses (9 credits)

• Reading English Classics
• Language and Society
• Special Topics in Modern Japanese Literature

Core Professional Courses (55 credits)

• Basic Japanese (1), (2)
• Japanese Listening and Speaking (1), (2)
• Intermediate Japanese Grammar Analysis (1), (2)
• Intermediate Japanese Cultural Studies (1), (2)
• Intercultural Communication (1), (2)
• Japanese Language and Media (1), (2)
• Practical Japanese Writing
• Japanese Interpretation (1), (2)
• Fundamentals of Japanese Linguistics
• Ancient Japanese Literature, Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature
• Translation Theory and Practice

Restricted Elective Courses (Minimum 30 credits)

• Japanese History, Introduction to Japanese Studies, Classic Japanese Literature Reading
• Japanese Society, Introduction to Japanese Culture, Selected Readings from Japanese Newspapers
• East Asian Languages and Cultures, History of Japanese Cinema and Classic Film Analysis
• Japanese Translation (1), (2), Japanese Speech and Debate, etc.

Internship and Thesis Training (8 credits)

• Summer Semester Internship Training (6 credits)
• Comprehensive Thesis Training (8 credits)

Research Directions in Japanese

The primary research directions of this major include:

• Japanese Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
• Japanese Literature and Cultural Studies
• Japanese Translation and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Japanese Society and International Relations

Degree Awarded

The program lasts four years, and students who complete the required credits will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers or further studies in the following fields:

• Government agencies and diplomatic affairs
• International trade and multinational corporations
• Journalism, media, and publishing
• Higher education and academic research
• Translation and interpretation industry

Related Majors

• English Language and Literature
• Russian Language and Literature
• German Language and Literature
• French Language and Literature
• Other foreign language majors

Top Universities Offering Japanese Programs in China

1. Peking University
2. Nanjing University
3. Shanghai International Studies University
4. Beijing Foreign Studies University
5. Zhejiang University
6. Fudan University

Additional Information

• Curriculum and Study Duration The total number of credits required for graduation is 154 credits, divided into general education courses, professional courses, internships, and thesis training.
• Elective Course Requirements Students must complete a certain number of general elective courses in humanities, social sciences, arts, and sciences, with at least 2 credits in each category.
• Military Training Requirement All undergraduate students must complete military theory and military skills training, totaling 4 credits.