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Overview
Key Facts
The goal of these programs is to produce scholars well-trained in Japanese language, firmly grounded in the linguistic and literary traditions, and thoroughly conversant with critical discourses (indigenous and western) relevant to their fields. Students who complete the program at the PhD level have extended first-hand exposure to the modern societies whose languages, literatures, and cultures they study and significant teaching experience in both the language and the literature classroom. Learn more with this program in Japanese from Washington University in St. Louis.
Programme Structure
Content
- A two-year program housed in an internationally-recognized community for research on Japanese literature, language, and culture, the MA in Japanese requires 36 units of graduate study in Japanese which may include courses from related fields, such as East Asian Studies and Comparative Literature.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages View 806 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Language proficiency through fourth level (Japan 458, 459) and two semesters of classical Japanese (Japan 460, 461). [No more than 12 units in Japanese language training may be applied toward the required 36 units. Students who enter with advanced proficiency in Japanese may be allowed to waive the language requirement but must enroll in additional program-related courses to meet the required total.]
- At least two semesters of literary history courses to ensure a critical awareness of the broad scope of Japanese literature.
- At least one course in critical theory, methodology, or research methods, to be determined in consultation with advisor, and preferably taken early in the student's studies.
- Students who plan to continue their academic training on the PhD level will have two options: complete a Master’s Essay or a Master’s Thesis
Tuition Fee
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International
57750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57750 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
57750 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57750 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Saint Louis
1015 - 1530 USD /month
Living costs
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Financing
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