通过学习日本的语言，文学和社会，对自己以外的文化有更深刻的了解。多样化和创新的课程可满足学生的个性化需求，并培养他们的前瞻性思维和知识自由。这种自由体现在程序课程中：除了四个学期的日语教学之外，学生还将完成有关日语语言学，语法，文明，当代文学，诗歌和古典日语的课程。此外，所有学生都必须完成顶峰课程，以达到他们在课程中所花费的时间。U的日语课程为追求研究生的工作和进入至关重要的阅读，写作和思维能力的各种职业提供了出色的准备。
Gain a deeper understanding of a culture other than your own through study of the language, literature, and society of Japan. The diverse and innovative program caters to individual student needs and fosters forward thinking and a breadth of intellectual opportunity. This breadth is reflected in program coursework: in addition to Japanese language instruction, students will complete courses on Japanese culture. Course topics may include Japanese linguistics, classical and modern literature, intellectual and popular culture, theather and performance, and visual culture such as anime and manga. All students additionally must complete a capstone as a culminating experience to their time in the program. The U's Japanese program provides excellent preparation for pursuing graduate work and entering a variety of professions where critical reading, writing, and thinking skills are paramount.