The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Literature of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is one of the study programs in the Faculty of Cultural Science that produced outstanding students and made them experts in Japanese literature who are recognized domestically and internationally. This study program's main focus is to provide knowledge and skills in Japanese language, literature, and culture. With the support of lecturers who are experts in Japanese literature with national teaching certifications and the use of an integrated curriculum, we are committed to providing an interactive education and learning experience to our students. Our goal is to create graduates who are the best in the field of Japanese literature and able to compete at the national and international levels.
Many career opportunities are open to Japanese Literature graduates, such as becoming translators, educators, lexicographers, and even working in Japanese companies. Our graduates can also work in various sectors such as tourism, immigration, mass media, and other institutions that require linguists and cultural experts.
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sastrajepang@usu.ac.idUndergraduate Program in Japanese Literature
Accredited Very Good
No. 135/SK/BAN-PT/Ak-PPJ/S/I/2022
Vision of Undergraduate Program in Japanese Literature
The Undergraduate Program in Japanese Literature of the Universitas Sumatera Utara Faculty of Cultural Science will become a professional program that produces skilled graduates in the Japanese language and possesses internationally recognized insights into Japanese linguistics, literature, society, and culture by the year 2025.
Mission of Undergraduate Program in Japanese Literature
Internationally Recognized
To implement education that produces professional graduates capable of effective communication in the Japanese language both orally and in writing as well as possess knowledge in the fields of Japanese linguistics, literature, society, and culture that is internationally recognized.
Quality
To implement education that produces professional graduates who are responsible for their knowledge and have intellectual qualities that are reliable and cultured.
Publication
To foster and develop research experiences in the fields of Japanese linguistics, literature, society, and culture as well as to disseminate the findings through publications and scientific gatherings at regional, national, and international levels.
Research and Community Service
To conduct research and community service in the fields of language, literature, society, and culture of Japan, involving students for the benefit of society and to solve societal issues.
Concentration
Concentration is a field of specialization that can be chosen by students to deepen specific knowledge and skills in the study program they take. By choosing a concentration that suits their interests and talents, students can develop more in-depth competencies that are relevant to the needs of the job market. Concentration also helps students to explore specific fields that are of interest and passion to them, thus expanding their horizons and enriching their learning experience.
Japanese Language
Linguistics
Japanese Literature
Japanese Society