Overview

Objectives

Develop a high level of proficiency in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Take courses in all levels of Japanese as well as special-topics courses, including Business Japanese, Kanji, Anime/Manga and travel courses to Japan.

Spend at least one semester studying abroad at one of five universities in four cities — Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Saga — and practice language skills with a Japanese-speaking language assistant who lives on campus. Connect with Japanese exchange students at Pacific University Oregon.

Learning Outcomes | Japanese

After Pacific | Students who complete the Japanese program at Pacific University Oregon have an enhanced global awareness and people skills that allow them to thrive in a global community. Our students have participated in Fulbright Scholarships for international study, as well as the Japan Exchange Teaching (J.E.T.) program, serving as assistants to English teachers or coordinators for international relations. Many graduates work in international business.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Modern Languages major may concentrate in French, German, Japanese or Spanish as a primary language, and French, German, Japanese, Spanish or Chinese as a secondary language. Students may also select a major in Japanese or Spanish or a major in French or German Studies.

The department seeks to graduate majors who:

demonstrate linguistic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing equivalent to ACTFL Advanced Mid; communicate effectively on a wide variety of present, past, and future events; exchange general information on topics outside their fields of interest; and handle a complication or unexpected turn of events

evaluate major literary, intellectual or historical trends of the cultures of concentration

identify an interdisciplinary or disciplinary understanding of cultural diversity

apply appropriate research methods to a senior thesis or a capstone project in the language of specialization

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Japanese Language & Culture

Art & Architecture of Asia

Rise and Fall of the Japanese Empire

Intermediate Japanese

Kanji for Everyone

Communicating in Japanese

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admissions: After January 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Forest Grove, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Asian studies View 505 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Create an account and apply online using the Common Application.

Submit High School Transcript and Diploma. Transcripts from high school must be official with a certified translation in English. All college and/or university foreign transcripts must be sent to a credit evaluation company (WES or ECE are accepted). No exceptions to this policy.

English Proficiency - Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if applicable.

Letter of Recommendation from your teacher or counselor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

58348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58348 USD / year

≈ 58348 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58348 USD / year

≈ 58348 USD / year

Living costs

Forest Grove

United States

1410 - 2511 USD / month

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

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Overview

Objectives

Learning Outcomes | Japanese

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Forest Grove

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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