North Central College - Naperville, IL

Japanese

Why choose Japanese at North Central College?

North Central is one of the few colleges or universities in Illinois offering a Japanese major. With a full range of courses in Japanese for all four years and a vibrant Japanese study abroad program, the College offers a rigorous, distinctive experience in a small, friendly environment. You’ll study the Japanese culture while improving your reading, writing and speaking skills.

You can also:

  • Study in Japan through one of our numerous exchange programs.
  • Participate in cultural events and activities (including a trip to a Japanese shopping center) with the Japan Club.
  • Apply for international study scholarships, including North Central’s Omron Scholarship for Study in Japan.
  • Strengthen your language skills as you get to know the Japanese international students on campus.
  • Earn an English language learning (ELL) minor if you hope to teach abroad after college.
  • Access online audio and video resources for Japanes via the Roberta I. Myers Language Resource Center.

News

Ereka Funkhouser '12
Ereka Funkhouser was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Japanese Award and the outstanding student in her academic division at North Central College.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture by North Central College students are featured in the 2012 Senior Art Show, May 10-June 12, in two gallery locations.
Brian Hoffert, associate professor of religious studies and history
Brian Hoffert, North Central College associate professor of religious studies and history, participated at Chinese thought conference, Asian studies meeting.

News

Internships

Unique opportunities are available in Japan with our partner institutions

Careers

Recent graduates in Japanese include:

  • English teacher, Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
  • International relations coordinator
  • Librarian/information technology

Feature

Anthony Dinoffria

Japanese major

Majoring in Japanese, Anthony pushed his passion for connecting two very different cultures every day. Practicing the language daily, studying Japanese history and dreaming of becoming an interpreter, he took his love of the language outside the classroom walls. With the chances to study abroad through North Central, Anthony took full advantage of the total college experience. “I ideally hope to find a job based in Tokyo, connecting the two cultures of East and West,” he says.

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