Frequently Asked Questions
Any of Japanese Department faculty is willing to answer questions as well.
The faculty: Ian Condry, Masami Ikeda-Lamm, Shigeru Miyagawa,Yoshimi Nagaya, Emiko Okayasu Rafique

Q:
What Japanese Language classes are available?
A:
MIT offers Japanese I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.  If you'd like to study more, you can always cross-register at Harvard.

Q:
How do I minor in Japanese?
A: Contact Ian Condry, the Japanese Minor Advisor.

Q:
How do I get a concentration in Japanese?
A: Contact Masami Ikeda, the Japanese Concentration Advisor.

Q:
Is there an MIT resource to help me find out more about living and working in Japan?
A: Yep.  The MIT-Japan Program Website has tons of information about all of these things and more!

Q:
Are there any events, forums, or dicussions about Japan history and culture?
A:
There sure are.  These can also be found at the MIT-Japan Program Website on the front page.  These events are also often supplimented with refreshments.  .

Q:
Is there an organization at MIT that can help me find an internship in Japan?
A:
Once again, the MIT-Japan Program comes to the rescue.
Q:
How about study abroad in Japan?
A:

Contact Masami Ikeda (mikeda@mit.edu), the Japanese Study Abroad Advisor. You should also visit MIT Study Aborad Office.

Q:
Okay, well what about just an informal gathering with native Japanese speakers that are willing to sit and shoot the breeze in Japanese with me?
A: The Japan Lunch Table is a great place to practice your Japanese with native speakers in a relaxed and unstructured setting.  At the Japan Lunch Table, many students also find language exchange partners to practice one-on-one with in both Japanese and the student's language.

Q:
Can I get a Japanese Language Partner enev if I can't attent the Japan Lunch Table?
A: Japanese Lecturer will try to hook you up.You might also try Language Conversation Exchange .
Q:
Who can I ask additional questions?
A: Ask anyone in the Japanese department.  If you feel that your question would make a nice addition to the FAQ page, please submit it by email.