Advanced Japanese II

4.0 credits

Students will deepen their advanced Japanese Language skills while examining contemporary Japanese social issues through the reading of a Japanese novel. Our discussion topics include neurodiversity and social inclusion, gender expectations, the challenges faced by people who do not fit conventional social norms, and current issues such as Japan's labor shortage. The class also views a popular Japanese drama series, through which we will discuss cultural adaptation and what it means to succeed internationally. Furthermore, the course includes an online language exchange with a partner university in Japan.