Futher degree to teach in universities?

AAres · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hi everyone,

Fast question:
To teach a language in japanese college it's said that you only need a 4years degree.
Is it the same for universities, or is a futher degree needed?

Thanks
AAres,

jasonbvr · (#2 (**permalink**))

The short answer is no. You will need a higher degree in TESL.

MMM · (#3 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by AAres

Hi everyone,

Fast question:
To teach a language in japanese college it's said that you only need a 4years degree.
Is it the same for universities, or is a futher degree needed?

Thanks
AAres,

You only need a 4-year-degree to teach Japanese in public schools (1-12 grade) or private English schools.

Colleges or Universities are another story.

Sangetsu · (#4 (**permalink**))

In Japan, you generally need a masters degree or higher to teach in a university. There are some who teach language in university with a bachelors degree, but those are usually teachers who have a degree in that language.

AAres · (#5 (**permalink**))

Thanks for replying.

Okey, I want to teach my native language in japan if possible, but it is only possible in universities from what I know. And only some few places.
I have a bachelor degree, but don't know if I need futher studies in something random or my language.

"My native language is not english as you might have guessed"

MMM · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by AAres

Thanks for replying.

Okey, I want to teach my native language in japan if possible, but it is only possible in universities from what I know. And only some few places.
I have a bachelor degree, but don't know if I need futher studies in something random or my language.

"My native language is not england as you might have guessed"

English is taught at all grade levels as well as in college and in private schools. The vast majority of foreigners living in Japan from English-speaking countries are teaching English.

AAres · (#7 (**permalink**))

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English is taught at all grade levels as well as in college and in private schools. The vast majority of foreigners living in Japan from English-speaking countries are teaching English.

My native language is not english

It is norwegian.

jasonbvr · (#8 (**permalink**))

Do you know of any universities in Japan that offer Norwegian?

AAres · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by jasonbvr

Do you know of any universities in Japan that offer Norwegian?

I researched it around 1 week ago and found around 7 universities that teaches norwegian in Japan, and one non-university, maybe a institute, I don't know.

jasonbvr · (#10 (**permalink**))

Contact them directly would be my advice. You might be wise to consider offering your services as an internship just to get your foot in the door.