Japanese is in high demand in the fields of business, high technology, and entertainment. Studying Japanese enhances the development of intercultural understanding and focuses on the importance of international contacts among nations of the Pacific Rim. The study of Japanese is an especially popular choice among majors in International Affairs. Knowledge of Japanese also facilitates the teaching of English as a Second Language.
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Study abroad at Asia University, Ibaragi University and Kobe City University.
Learn how to speak, read and write in Japanese.
Knowing a second language will boost your hiring potential.
Earning a minor in Japanese from Eastern Washington University leads to many career opportunities:
Bilingual Educator
Civil Service Worker
Customs Inspector
Foreign News Correspondent
Peace Corps Volunteer
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Japanese Minor
Grade Requirements: the minimum cumulative GPA for this program is ≥2.7.
