Students demonstrate that they have actively immersed themselves in authentic Japanese cultural and linguistic environments and have internalized the language and cultural experience, from which they have developed a personal understanding and new perspectives of the community.

WLC's Japanese program has exchange agreements with Dokkyo University, J.F. Oberlin University, Chuo University, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Toyo University, and Okayama University. In addition, through CSU International Programs, you can study at Waseda University and Tsukuba University.

Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in JAPN 420: Maximizing Study Abroad prior to their Study Abroad experience.

Required courses

There is no required course for this MLO. This MLO may be fulfilled by a study abroad experience or equivalent.  Courses taken during study abroad may be counted toward another MLO.  Students can also participate in additional service learning experiences.