Japanese
Minors
Faculty and professional interests
Mat Matsuda
Japanese language, culture and society, comparative and international education
Orna Shaughnessy
Japanese language and literature
Knox offers courses in Japanese conversation and composition through the intermediate level. Advanced courses, which may be taught in English or Japanese, focus on areas such as ancient and modern Japanese literature and contemporary Japanese society. For students preparing to study in Japan, the History department offers courses in East Asian, Chinese, and Japanese history.
For a full description of the programs in Asian Studies, see the listings for Asian Studies and Chinese.