Welcome to the Program!
Offering 12 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. Career-oriented students are provided with the opportunity to take Business Japanese, which is a course designed to give students knowledge of Japanese customs and communication skills needed in professional settings in Japan
Planning to take Japanese in Fall 2026?
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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:
Please complete the Google Form below to sign up for a Japanese language evaluation for placement over the summer:
https://forms.gle/nzVqbkjm2ZmA8bFK8
For language requirement clearance or future enrollment (Spring 2027 or later):
Please take the in-person placement exam offered by language@usc:
https://dornsife.usc.edu/languages/
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.