Area studies based on the major language

The special lectures and seminars are courses where students can acquire a broad range of knowledge related to Japanese language and culture and develop the ability to describe Japanese culture in foreign languages.

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These are courses to study the Japanese language and study it as one of the various languages in the world, focusing on its development and changes through out history as well as geographical variances.

• ■ Special Lecture on the Japanese Lexicon
• ■ Special Lecture on Japanese Grammar
• ■ Seminar on Modern Japanese
• ■ Seminar on Japanese Teaching Materials

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In the following courses, students study a broad range of Japanese literary works from classic to modern through various materials.

• ■ Special Lecture on Japanese Literature
• ■ Seminar on Japanese Literature

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Making use of the ideal location in Kyoto, students can seek the historical and
contemporary meaning of Japanese culture.

• ■ Special Lecture on Japanese Culture
• ■ Seminar on Japanese Culture