Japanese Language Studies at West Texas A&M University

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We believe that in this age of globalization, language study enhances the academic curriculum of students in every major. WT graduates that have utilized the Japanese program have continued their respective studies in art, government, history, and education at prominent universities all over the world. Their admittance to these universities and subsequent careers were all facilitated by the program that West Texas A&M made available to them.

The Japanese Language Program adds vital diversity to the education West Texas A&M University makes available to its students. This program enriches the quality of education available at WT and we [the undersigned] would like the administration to consider alternatives that make credited Japanese studies available to students for the 2009-2010 academic year and beyond.

91 Signatures

  • Jacquilyne Hatfield
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • current student
    • Comments
    • В
  • Ashley Hernandez
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current Student
  • Kitt Jennings
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • JET & former student
    • Comments
    • We may be a small group, but there is a high density of grants, scholarships and work exchange ambassadorships being awarded to WTAMU Japanese students, past and present. Surely this is a sign of the program's merits.
  • Robert Demery
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former student
  • Andrew Tesch
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Community member who is concerned for the future of language programs in the region
    • Comments
    • В
  • Virginia Williams Trice
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former student
  • Jacob C. Cates
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • East Asian Studies community
  • RD Andrew Stark
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Member of the East Asian Studies Community
    • Comments
    • University of Kansas '08- BA in East Asian Languages & Cultures
  • Georgia Romig
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current student
  • Erin Jones
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former student/ Faculty Staff of A&M System
  • Josef Nguyen
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former student
  • Cindy Corrigan
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • PTI
    • Comments
    • University is all about broadening horizons and offering opportunities for a diverse learning experience...plus Japan and China are huge economic and cultural influences globally. It would be nice to keep that international element avaliable for students at WT.
  • Christy Czerwien
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former student/East Asian Studies community
    • Comments
    • I wouldn't be where I am without this program. Also, if WT wishes to be competitive and aspire to high academic standards, then languages need to be offered.
  • Akiko Fujino
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • other member of the Japanese Studies community
    • Comments
    •  
  • James Rost
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member
    • Comments
    •  
  • Jere Ellison
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current Student
  • Rie Maruyama
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the East Asian Studies community
  • Brent Amburgey
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese Studies community
    • Comments
    • В
  • Naoko Kajita
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • ALLEX student
  • Stephan Thrun
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Majoring in Japanese at KU
  • Shinya Uchida
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Instructor at Portland State University
  • James Andrew Schmidt
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese Studies community.
    • Comments
    • Many people want to study Japanese, and it is an amazing subject! With this change, there wouldn't be a teacher!!!
  • Kelly Power
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese Studies community
  • Bryce Clarke
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of East Asian Studies Community
  • Akiko Kato
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Japanese instructor of University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • Erin Watson
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • current student
    • Comments
    • If the administration didn't pour so much into that ridiculous athletic complex, there would be ample funding to hire even one new professor.
  • Gavin Beck
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current Student
  • Kana Abe
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies Community
  • Danielle Flanagan
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former stuent
  • Kathryne Sorensen
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current Student
  • Akiko Kunii
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese
  • Andrea Brown
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • former Japanese student
    • Comments
    • Although I am not longer in the program I feel that it would be benificial to keep the Japanese Language studies at WT in order to attract a wider range of students.
  • Irma Lam
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current student
  • Han, Hsu
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • current student
  • Donna
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current student
  • Yuiko SAdoyama
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community
    • Comments
    •  
  • Greg Van Buren
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Japanese Instructor at Portland State University
  • Ayumi Susai
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese
    • Comments
    • Japanese for our students!
  • Yayoi Shinoda
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Instructor of Japanese at William Jewell College
    • Comments
    • There are numbers of students who are eager to study Japanese at college; however, it is currently difficult to find colleges that offer Japanese, especially in mid-western and southern area. I really hope West Texas A&M University will reconsider to keep Japanese course for students who have possibilities with international perspective.
  • Yuki Yanagi
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Part-time faculty member
  • Chie Furukawa
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Japanese intern
  • Maria Molina
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • current student at WT
  • Benjamin Miller
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • current student
  • Naoko Takami
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Japanese Instructor
  • Karl Brown
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • current student
    • Comments
    • I didnt even know we had one until i entered WT. If we can keep the program active and get it out there that there even is a program, i think it can grow in years to come.
  • Hiroko Katsuta
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • other member of the Japanese studies
  • Rie Kawachi
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Faculty Staff
    • Comments
    •  
  • Megan L. Thomas
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Current student (formerly particpated in Japanese language courses)
    • Comments
    • This is a dangerous decision made by West Texas A&M officials. This program offered Texas students a unique opportunity and its continued success would bring about significant academic opportunities for the University as well as the potential for growth. An East Asian studies program is one that does not exist south of KU and West Texas A&M would be wise to pursue it. This program has given several of our students the opportunity to study and work abroad (Jacqui Hatfield, Kitt Jennings). I will be thoroughly ashamed of the University if this program is cancelled. At some point the students have to become more important to university officials than financial gain.
  • Keiko Kawakami
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community
  • Kazuko Ozawa
    • Relation to the issue [current student, former student, Faculty Staff, Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community]
    • Other member of the Japanese or East Asian Studies community