PhD in Japanese - Literature in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison provides both MA and PhD programs in Japanese studies, with concentrations available in either linguistics or literature and culture. Our curriculum delivers comprehensive grounding and specialized instruction in these two disciplines, ensuring graduates are thoroughly equipped for academic careers in teaching and research. The linguistics track emphasizes functional linguistics, pragmatics, discourse/conversation analysis, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and language teaching methodologies.

For literature and culture, the program spans from classical Heian era works to modern Reiwa period studies, featuring diverse coursework in fiction, poetry, theater, pop culture, visual arts, film, sound culture, and innovative cross-media subjects - with particular emphasis on manga and anime as contemporary art forms.