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Resources for Japanese Majors

General Career Information

The Princeton Review
Basic information about the major, language, and post-graduate options.

What Can I Do with a Major in Japanese Language and Literature?
Provides typical occupations that a major in Japanese studies may lead into.

College Board
Check out common major courses, related majors, and interesting facts.

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Internships

The Associated Kyoto Program
A two-semester study abroad program at Doshisha University in Japan. UCSB does not directly sponsor this program; however there are still ways to receive credit for the internship. If you are interested, visit the Career Employment section at Career Services to find out how.

Summer Courses in Japanese (SCJ) at International Christian University
A demanding yet rewarding six-week program where students will gain a better understanding of both the culture and language of Japan.

The Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program
An amazing opportunity for university graduate students to serve in local government organizations. The positions vary depending on the requests of the contracting organizations.

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Graduate & Professional Schools

UCSB Master of Arts Program
This program provides a solid foundation of knowledge in the Japanese language and cultural studies discipline.

University of Hawaii
Interested in Japanese language and culture? Want to live in Honolulu? Here’s the perfect opportunity for you.

List of Japanese Graduate Programs
Here is a list of graduate schools that offer a program in Japanese language and culture. There is also a link found on the page for a searchable database by state or Institution.

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Professional Associations

Japanese Studies Network Forum
This is a website created to support and share information for those conducting research in Japanese studies.

The Association for Japanese-Language Teaching
This association is dedicated to improving Japanese language education and global understanding of the culture.

The Association of Teachers of Japanese
This organization includes scholars, teachers, and students of the Japanese language.

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Job Listings

Interesse International Inc.
Interesse International provides recruiting services to companies throughout the U.S. and Japan. Specialize in placements within Japanese companies for applicants who have an interest in Japanese culture. They have successfully placed candidates in full-time positions from entry- to executive-level in a wide variety of industries. Among those placed are recent graduates whom Interesse has helped to obtain working authorizations.

Career Forum
A career site for Japanese-English Bilinguals.

Bilingual Jobs
Similar to Gaucho Link, with a focus on bilingual careers.

Job search for language professionals worldwide
Another database to search for jobs that will allow you to utilize your language abilities.

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UCSB Resources

Information Resources of East Asian Studies
Here you can find electronic journals and books through UCSB’s East Asian library catalog as well as other university’s catalogs.

UCSB Japanese Departmental Web Page
Learn about the Japanese program offered here at UCSB.

Career Resource Room

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