Welcome to the Japanese Program!

The Japanese program at the University of Tennessee offers a minor in Japanese. The minor consists of four (4) years of language study, two courses in Japanese literature in English translation, and a topics in Japanese literature course with subjects such as: contemporary Japanese literature and Japanese graphic novels and animation.

It is also possible to major in Language and World Business with a concentration in Japanese.

Why study Japanese?
Japan is cutting edge. In areas such as fashion, food, art, architecture, horror films, literature, graphic novels, and animation, Japan is a leader in global postmodernity. Japan has the second largest economy in the world. Global ventures such as Sony, Toshiba, Sanyo, Casio, Canon, Minolta, Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi are major players in their fields. It is estimated that over 80 million Japanese use the internet. That is almost 10 percent of all internet users. The Japanese spend hundreds of billions of dollars each year on consumer goods and services. The United States exports more goods to Japan than any other destination.

What can I do with Japanese?
The University of Tennessee offers a minor in Japanese and a major in Language and World Business with a Japanese concentration. With this preparation, careers in the areas of education, translation and interpreting, international business, journalism, tourism, and diplomacy are possible.

Contact Information

Department of Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures
1115 Volunteer Blvd.
701 McClung Tower
University of Tennessee
Knoxville , TN 37996 -0470

Phone: (865) 974-2312
Fax: (865) 974-7096
E-Mail: mfll@utk.edu