Japanese Language, Literature & Culture

Guide to print and online sources for Japanese language learning, literature and culture

Learn a Language with Transparent Language Online

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Interactive language learning software. Includes vocabulary flash cards, pronunciation practice, activities/games, language and culture blogs, online social communities, and video-based grammar lessons. Basic to intermediate level. More than 100 languages offered, including ESL.
Users MUST first create an account in the web version in order to use this online tool and track learning progress. Access is available on or off campus AFTER creating an account. For mobile apps, use the web version of Transparent Language and click on “Mobile Access” in the menu for the most recent version. To activate the app, scan the QR code found on the "Mobile Access" page or use your username and password.

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Living Language Japanese by Living Language Staff
Call Number: Call Number: PL535.7 .J37 2012
Audio CDs and Guide
Beginner to Advanced
Complete Japanese by Helen Gilhooly
Call Number: PL539 .C667 2010
Audio CDs
Beginner to Intermediate
Speak Japanese with Confidence by Helen Gilhooly
Call Number: PL539 .S634 2010
Audio CDs
Beginner
Learn Japanese Writing
Call Number: Streaming Video
Publication Date: 2010
Japanese has three writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Series of short lessons.

Learn a Language Through BiblioTech Digital Library
Bexar County's BiblioTech Digital Library offers access to many online resources from your smart device, including Mango Languages, which provides instruction for more than 70 languages. You must be a Bexar County resident to register. If you are a UTSA student, faculty, or staff member you qualify.
Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese
An introduction to Japanese covering writing systems, vocabulary, dialogues, and all aspects of grammar.
NHK World Japanese Lessons
Basic Japanese audio dialogues you can download free along with downloadable lesson transcripts. Vocabulary list and tips for living in Japan also included.
Nihongo o Narau: Learn Japanese
Basic vocabulary, grammar and writing practice.

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Project Gutenberg: Browse by Language
Free e-books classified by language. All e-books can be downloaded in ePub, Kindle, HTML, and simple text formats. These books were previously published in print and are free in the U.S. as their copyright has expired.
Internet Archive
A non-profit, public digital library founded in 1996 offering free online access to a wide range of out-of-copyright fiction and non-fiction books in English or foreign languages, as well as archived web pages, historical newspapers, video and audio files. You can create a free account to access some copyrighted books for one hour renewable checkout.

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
UTSA - Study Abroad
Learn about UTSA-sponsored study abroad programs.
UTSA San Antonio Language Academy (SALA)
Global Initiatives in collaboration with the UTSA Department of Modern Languages Literatures that will provide language immersion experiences comprised of courses, activities, meals, and local faculty-led field trips.
Spanish, Japanese, Korean