Five upcoming continuing education classes to take at Temple University, Japan Campus

One of the top interests for many new residents and expats in Japan is taking up Japanese language classes. TUJ Continuing Education offers eight different Japanese courses for various levels and interests of Japanese learners. Courses range from topics such as ‘Useful Japanese Conversation’ and ‘Advanced Beginner’ to more niche interests such as courses to help improve reading of Japanese newspapers and understanding TV news. There’s even ‘Practical Business Japanese’ for those hoping to apply their skills to a career in Japan, as well as classes to help students prepare for the N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

This course offers an insightful look into Japanese society. Topics focus on Japan’s cultural identity and how politics and cultural dynamics have influenced society and made it what it is today. The course also takes a closer look at the typical Western view of the Japanese and also how the Japanese see themselves. Students can look forward to class discussions on how cultural constructs are formed, as well as going beyond common stereotypes to broaden their view of Japanese society on a more global level.

It’s almost a given in any work setting that one must be able to write and produce proper business-proficient text, whether it be for an important proposal or a simple email. This course delves into the details of proper business writing, teaching students the correct format, content and structure of business letters as well as how to write text appropriate for business correspondence.

Data analytics might not be the first course to come to mind to those looking to further their skill set. This particular course, however, aims to provide a highly comprehensive understanding of business-focused data analysis, which can be used in many different industries today. The course can be a useful tool for both technical and non-technical individuals who wish to have a deeper understanding of data science and analytical concepts, and want to learn how to transform raw data into informative conclusions to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior management.

For those short on time, this one-day workshop is a perfect way to get a crash course on content marketing topics relevant to today’s fast-paced digital world. The workshop aims to support the development of strategic planning, editorial calendars and practical digital and social media tactics that are useful for business situations and long-term content marketing strategies. During the course, students will learn how to create useful content ideas, plan promotional campaigns, develop compelling marketing ads using video, and launch successful social platforms. It’s an ideal course for those looking to get into digital marketing, event planning, blogging or business content development.