The BA in Japanese Language and Literature at UVA offers students a path to fluency in Japanese while exploring literary, cultural, and historical texts from classical to modern periods. Students analyze works of fiction, poetry, drama, and film while engaging with Japanese aesthetics, philosophy, and modern media. Study abroad options and a strong language curriculum ensure deep immersion and practical application. Graduates pursue careers in international relations, translation, teaching, or further academic research in East Asian studies.
Translation project and literary analysis of a Meiji-era short story
Research paper on gender roles in Heian-period literature such as 'The Tale of Genji'
Podcast series exploring Japanese folklore and its cultural influence
Comparison of American and Japanese adaptations of Studio Ghibli films
Creating an online learning module on Japanese honorifics and social hierarchy
Visual project on haiku poetry and its seasonal aesthetics in modern design
Bilingual website translating and annotating classic Japanese fairy tales
Study of postwar Japanese literature and trauma narratives
Fieldwork-based reflection from a semester abroad in Kyoto or Tokyo
Essay analyzing representations of robots and AI in Japanese science fiction
Critical review of gendered speech patterns in anime and their social impact
Linguistic study of loanwords and modern vocabulary shifts in Japanese
Translation critique comparing manga localization strategies
Digital archive of Japanese calligraphy samples with annotations
Analysis of literary censorship during the Showa era
Film study of Kurosawa’s work and Western cinematic influences
Survey on perceptions of Japanese language learners toward politeness norms
Visual timeline of the evolution of Japanese literary genres
Curating a short story collection themed on urban alienation in Japan
Podcast interviews with bilingual authors and translators in East Asian literature
Master Japanese language and literature through immersive study and cultural exploration at UVA.
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