Japanese Program
The goal of the Japanese program is to develop communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese as well as knowledge of Japanese cultural and literary traditions. We offer a vibrant learning community that engages students in active learning and in a variety of extracurricular activities, preparing them to succeed in professional and personal interactions with Japan during their time at Wake Forest and after graduation. Students take courses in all levels of Japanese language, literature, and culture and spend a semester at a Japanese university honing their language skills and deepening their understanding of Japanese culture and society. Graduates have gone on to teach English in Japan and to work at Japanese companies and embassies.
FACULTY
Marc Yamada, Assistant Professor (Japanese language, literature, culture, film)
Yasuko Takata Rallings, Senior Lecturer (Japanese language)
Tomoko Takada, Teaching Assistant