Clemson University
LAIB Japanese Major
Josh Newton
​Course Work 授æ¥å†…容
Studying International Business and Japanese at Clemson University has allowed to me to explore many different disciplines of study. Notably, I have extensively studied Japanese language, culture, and business, as well as more general business topics like Marketing, Retail, and Selling. Upon graduation, I will have studied Japanese for four years at a college level.
Below, you will find a comprehensive list of course work from both Clemson University and Meiji Gakuin University that showcase my language proficiency and business competency.
Japanese Courses
JAPN 1010—Elementary Japanese
This course builds the fundamentals of the Japanese language and introduces students to the writing systems of the Japanese language.
JAPN 1020—Elementary Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 1010.
JAPN 2010—Intermediate Japanese
This course introduces more challenging vocabulary and grammar to help students better communicate in the Japanese language, while steadily building their understanding of Kanji.
JAPN 2020—Intermediate Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 2010
JAPN 3160—Japanese for International Business I
This course teaches students how to use honorific speech in a business context, while giving them practice for real life scenarios such as interviews and board meetings in Japanese.
JAPN 4060—Intro to Japanese Literature
This course introduces students to Japanese Literature by analyzing literary pieces from many different time periods and mediums (traditional novels and manga for example). This course then tasks the student with translating a literary piece of their choice over for the remainder of the semester.
JAPN 4160—Japanese for International Business II
This continues JAPN 3160’s instruction of Japanese used in a business context, but instead uses case studies of Japanese companies to expand the students vocabulary and understanding of Japanese business.
JAPN 4560—Japanese Film
This course examines how Japanese Film techniques have evolved over time, and provides historical context for why films were made the way they were during that time period. As a result, students gain a better understanding of Japanese culture and how it has changed over the years.
Business Courses
ACCT 2010—Financial Accounting Concepts
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of financial accounting, and emphasizes the importance of using balance sheets in business.
ECON 2110—Principles of Microeconomics
This course introduces the concepts of supply and demand to students.
ECON 2120—Principles of Macroeconomics
This course expands upon ECON 2110 by looking at countries for supply and demand analysis, and also introduces the concept of Gross Domestic Product.
ECON 3150—Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course is a continuation of ECON 2120.
ENGL 3040—Business Writing
This course helps students improve their professional writing skills through creating resumes and mock corporate emails.
LAIB 1270—Intro to Language and International Business
This course introduces students to international business and provides several helpful methods for studying new languages.
MGT 2010—Principles of Management
This course teaches students the history of management and teaches them the key factors that make good managers.
MGT 3030—Global Business Management
This course emphasizes the need to acquire cross cultural awareness, and examines the effects of Foreign Direct Investment in countries around the world.
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​MGT 4150—Business Strategy in Ireland
This course is a capstone course for the Management Department at Clemson University. Because I took this course over the summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to learn directly from executives from the EMEA Region of Google Ads, the owners of Muckross Creamery, and the sales representatives of the National Stud while exploring the beautiful country of Ireland for two weeks.
MKT 3010—Principles of Marketing
This course introduces students to marketing, and teaches them what effective marketing strategies look like.
MKT 3020—Consumer Behavior
This course expands upon MKT 3010 by teaching students how psychology affects how people perceive certain marketing strategies.
MKT 3250—Professional Selling
This course introduces students to business-to-business selling, and emphasizes the use of role plays to improve selling skills.
MKT 4250—Retail Management
This course examines how different retail strategies are used to improve a business’ profitability and revenue.
MKT 4270—International Marketing
This course emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultures of other countries before conducting business with them, and includes comprehensive presentations of around 30 different countries.
Study Abroad Courses
Advanced Practical Japanese SB
This course helps students improve their speaking abilities in Japanese through presentations, speeches, and group discussions.
Advanced Practical Japanese WB
This course helps students hone their reading and writing skills in Japanese by examining different Japanese literary pieces with the help of native Japanese speakers.
Intensive Japanese 4A
This course helps students improve their Japanese language skills through long learning sessions and group discussions.
Intensive Japanese 4B
This course challenges students to continue honing their Japanese language skills through intensive learning sessions, presentations, and group discussions.
Japanese Arts and Culture 1—Sumi-e Painting
This course introduces the art of ink painting to students, and culminates in a final piece presentation and art show.
Japanese Arts and Culture 2—Sumi-e Painting
This course is a continuation of Japanese Arts and Culture 1
Japanese History 2—Art History
This course examines how Japanese art has evolved over the centuries, and tasks students to visit the National Art Museum in Ueno, Tokyo and present their findings.
Japanese Literature—Yokai in Literature
This course teaches students about how Yokai, Japanese ghosts and monsters, have been used as literary devices for centuries. This course then examines how Yokai in past literature has inspired Yokai present in modern media in Japan.
Japanese Society 1—Japanese Food Culture
This course educates students on the history and importance of the Tsukiji Fish Market, Bento Boxes, and Red Bean Paste in Japanese food culture.
Japanese Society 5—Education in Japan
This course examines the differences between Japanese and Western education and classroom etiquette.
Japanese Society 5—Japanese Film
This course explores different animated Japanese films and has native Japanese speakers assist foreign students in understanding the films.