Japanese - Program Details

In an increasingly interdependent world, understanding other cultures and languages can give you an edge in your career. At Mt. Hood Community College, we offer in-person language tutorial support services to help you succeed in your classes. You also have the opportunity to study abroad in Japan during the summer term.

Language Learning

When you study Japanese at MHCC, you’ll learn four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All classes are highly interactive, even when you are learning how to read and write.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

• Listen: sustain comprehension over longer stretches (beyond the sentence level).
• Speak: express personal information by creating with the language; initiate, sustain and close a general conversation with a number of strategies; exhibit evidence of connected discourse, particularly for simple narration and description.
• Read: read consistently with increased understanding of simple connected texts dealing with a variety of basic and social needs.
• Write: demonstrate most practical writing needs including simple letters, paraphrases and summaries of biographical data, work and school experiences.

Courses and Curriculum

By the end of your second year, you should be well-rounded in Japanese and able to communicate in basic Japanese, whether spoken or written. There is a Japanese language club and two cultural exchange programs that can provide you with extra opportunities to practice the language and explore the culture of Japan. Modern Language degree courses can be used toward the Arts & Letters and electives requirements for your associate degree. They can also be used to fulfill university transfer requirements. You can work with your advisor to select the best courses to meet degree requirements and your interests.

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Your Future Speaking Japanese

At MHCC, you can fulfill your transfer and four-year degree language requirements and become more competitive in the global job market. With a degree in Japanese, you can work as an interpreter, tour guide, travel guide, or teacher.

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