Japanese Language and Literature Degree

The college degree track of Japanese Language and Literature is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Japanese people. The Japanese language is part of the Japonic language family which is related to the Austro-Tai language & is spoken by over 125 million people worldwide. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer japanese language and literature degrees.

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University of California – Riverside

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA

UCR boasts an excellent faculty that includes honored scholars and active researchers. UCR has been ranked among the top universities by U.S. News & World Report. According to a Washington Monthly 2011 report, it is ranked fifth in the nation among universities that contribute to the public good.

Students at UCR address issues that are critical to developing communities, participating in study programs that explore water, energy, air, transportation, politics, history, culture, the arts, and healthcare. UCR offers more than 80 bachelor's degree programs, 46 master's degree programs, 38 doctoral programs, and 17 teaching and administration credential programs.

History

After approval by the University of California Regents, the College of Letters and Science was founded in Riverside in 1954. It was declared a "general campus" in 1959. In 1960, the Graduate Division was established. Since those early years, the University of California - Riverside has grown from a small college to a top research university.

Academics

The academic calendar for UCR follows the quarter system, with fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. The summer quarter is called "Summer Session."

Colleges and Schools

The colleges and schools of UCR include:

• College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)
• College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)
• Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCoE)
• School of Business Administration (SOBA)
• The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM)
• Graduate School of Education (GSOE)
• The Division of Biomedical Sciences (partners with UCLA to offer a path to a medical degree)
• School of Medicine (projected to enroll its first class in Fall 2012) 

The UCR University Extension offers continuing education to the community as well as English instruction to thousands of international students each year.

Student Life

UCR is a very active campus, with more than 300 student clubs and activities to get involved in. There are many fine arts and musical performances available on and around campus, with many student discounts or free activities available for entertainment and recreation. Greek Life is also active at UCR, with many local chapters of fraternities and sororities. The local community of Riverside around campus also offers many opportunities for culture, recreation and entertainment.

Student services include an academic resource center, student counseling, health and wellness, on campus dining, and more.

Traditions

The traditional colors of University of California - Riverside are blue and gold. The school mascot is a bear. The athletic teams are nicknamed the UCR "Highlanders."

The UCR Bell Tower and Carillon is a landmark tower on campus that reaches more than 160 feet into the sky. Within the top of the tower is a musical instrument comprised of nearly 50 tuned brass bells. The bells range in weight from 28 pounds to 5,091 pounds. It is a campus tradition for Carillon concerts to be played throughout the year.

Athletics

The UCR "Highlanders" athletics teams participate in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

UCR students have much to enjoy in the Inland Southern California region in and around Riverside ("R'side"). There are many restaurants for fine dining, shopping venues, theatres and concert houses, museums and art galleries, parks and outdoor recreation areas, and more. Many theme parks and Southern California attractions are within easy driving distance of the UCR campus.

Students Enrolled in the Japanese Language and Literature Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of California – Riverside offers a bachelor's degree program in japanese language and literature.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).