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Japanese Language and Literature, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Oakland University
University rank #1001 (WUR) Rochester Hills, MI, United States
With a degree in French, Japanese Language and Literature, German or Spanish language and literature or Latin American language and civilization at Oakland University, you will be prepared for careers involving the study and application of language skills, nationally or internationally.
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Overview

Learning outcomes

You also have the opportunity to prepare for a career in teaching French, German, Japanese Language and Literature or Spanish at the secondary level with the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland University, leading to a recommendation for certification to the Michigan Department of Education, as well as several teaching minors available.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Advanced Japanese Grammar
  • Japanese Conversation
  • Japanese Composition
  • Translation: Japanese
  • Introduction to Japanese Literature
  • Japanese Literature - Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

  • The student has worked full-time for at least three years in an English speaking environment outside of the United States. Evidence must be provided such as a letter of support from human resources that confirms English as the primary language of written and oral communication.
  • A letter of support or comment from the ESL Institute at Oakland University based on an interview and completion of the ESL placement test.
  • Some programs at Oakland University may require a higher level of English proficiency than listed above. Applicants should examine the program description for their field of study for information about additional English proficiency requirements and furnish proof as part of the admission process.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    24708 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 24708 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    24708 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 24708 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    13934 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 13934 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Rochester Hills

  • 1000 - 1500 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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