Proposing Faculty Member: Yoshiko O. Green
Category: Contemporary Social Values
Component: Global Cultures
Description: This course will cover Japanese language and society including multilingualism, language and nationalism, technology and language, native language, and reading habits. It is organized around the theme of language and identity, in particular the role of language in constructing national, international, and personal identities. Contrary to popular stereotypes, Japanese is far from the only language used in Japan, and the Japanese language comes with its own cultural implications for native speakers. Language has played an important role in Japan’s cultural and foreign policies.