Welcome to the Program!
Offering 10 different courses paired with Study Abroad programs, EALC’s 4-year Japanese Language Program offers students a variety of learning opportunities to improve their Japanese language skills from basic to advanced level. Students can participate in semester- or year-long Study Abroad Programs in Tokyo and Saitama in Japan at any point after finishing their second semester. At the advanced level, students can choose from a variety of courses that align with their individual interests and learning objectives.
Planning to take Japanese?
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No prior experience in Japanese:
Please request D-clearance through the language@usc website:
https://dornsife.usc.edu/languages/d-clearance/
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Students with prior experience in Japanese:
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For language requirement clearance:
Please take a placement exam administered by language@usc:
https://dornsife.usc.edu/languages/placement-exams/
For questions, please contact Maki Irie, Japanese Program Director, at mirie@usc.edu.
Introduction to the Japanese Language Program
Students reflect on their experiences in the program, discussing what they enjoy and the opportunities they’ve gained through learning the language.
