What are the best universities to study linguistics in Japan?

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Majors and sub-fields of Japanese linguistics

The field of study of linguistics can be divided into phonology, speech morphology, conversation analysis, semantic theory, pragmatic theory, and so on. In addition to these, linguistic research also involves stylistics, linguistic psychology, linguistic sociology, psychoanalysis, linguistic anthropology, ethnolinguistics, etc.

Requirements for Japanese Linguistics Majors

The Linguistics major is a liberal arts major that requires a high level of Japanese proficiency, and is suitable for students who have a certain foundation in Japanese as an undergraduate major or a liberal arts major.

If the undergraduate is another science and engineering major and wants to change to this major at the graduate level, the student needs to have a second degree in linguistics, or a minor in linguistics, or have relevant work experience in linguistics and have studied linguistics on their own. In addition, if the above conditions are not met, it is recommended to change to a major related to both the linguistics major and the student's original major.

Career direction of Japanese linguistics

After graduating with a degree in linguistics, students may be active in a variety of fields, such as education, journalism and publishing, consulting, cultural exchange, civil service, etc. Of course, the main career direction of this major is to engage in language research, foreign language teaching and research, language control research, and various data collation and management in universities, scientific research institutions, and the potato departments related to the macro business.

Recommended by Japanese language studies colleges

The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Tohoku University, Hokkaido University, Nagoya University, Tokyo University of Foreign Chinese, Tokyo Gakugei University, Kobe University, Tokyo Capital University, Chiba University, Kumamoto University, Okayama University, Toyama University, Yamaguchi University, Hirosaki University, etc.

As we all know, there are many Japanese language schools in Japan, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad in Japan?

1. Provide student visas.

Student visas are available for up to two years, which is convenient for taking the International Student Examination, Master's Examination, Interview, On-campus Examination, etc.

2. Adapt to Japan in advance.

In language schools, it is usually divided into 8-10 stages of teaching method, generally speaking, students with a beginner level can reach the first level of Japanese within 1 year, and students with a starting point of 0 can reach at least level 2 within a year. During the period of study in a language school, students can have the basic condition for survival, that is, the ability to communicate smoothly.

3. Plenty of time.

Japanese language schools generally have half-day classes five days a week, so you have plenty of time to arrange your own time. You can work part-time while studying, and you can use your spare time to work part-time, or you can use your spare time to attend private school.

4. Provide guidance for further studies.

Some language schools will instruct you to write a small **, a statement of reasons for aspirations, and an essay. We also conduct mock interviews for higher education and job hunting.

Disadvantages of language schools:

The biggest disadvantage is that it is a waste of time, and it takes at least half a year to study in a language school, and many students are arguing that their youth is limited and they can't bear to waste this year. In terms of fees, the tuition fee for a year in a Japanese language school is currently 4-50,000 RMB, which is a large expense for families with low incomes. Age requirement limitations.

Whether it is going directly to school or going to a language school first, there are advantages and disadvantages, and there is no absolute good or bad. When making a choice, it is best to start from your own conditions and choose the most suitable study abroad plan for you, rather than following the crowd. The most important thing is to study hard no matter what you choose, otherwise the results of which choice you make will not be ideal.