The Program in Japanese at UVM offers courses in Japanese language, literature, pop culture and a variety of courses such as history, religion, and art through the Asian Studies Program. Language courses range from elementary to advanced levels, using the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Employers in business, education, government, finance and many other fields are looking for people who can speak Japanese and operate successfully in a Japanese cultural context. As one of the top 10 languages spoken in the world, facility in Japanese opens doors to a wide variety of career opportunities including business, education, government and finance.