Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate study
There are Japanese language courses for every level, whether you are a beginner or not. You can gain proficiency in Japanese sufficient to be able to converse confidently and read material published for native speakers. At Stages II and III there are opportunities to study in Japan.
Non-language courses develop your knowledge of the language's social and cultural contexts. You can study Japanese culture and society, literature, history, popular culture, media or linguistics. Several courses incorporate materials in Japanese, allowing you to enhance your language skills while you acquire in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture and society.
You can study Japanese as:
- a BA major or minor subject
- elective courses in the BA
- a subject within the Certificate in Arts.
You can also study Japanese for the Diploma in Languages or Certificate in Languages.
Find out more about these undergraduate programmes.
If you are enrolling in a Japanese language course for the first time, refer to information about the Language Competency Form.
You will also need to follow the instructions for enrolling in courses with wait lists.
You can also study Japanese for the Diploma in Languages or the Certificate in Languages.
Constructing your BA major or minor in Japanese
You will combine language courses and subject courses. If you are majoring in Japanese you must take two core subject courses: ASIAN 100 Images of Asia and JAPANESE 150 Exploring Japan. ASIAN 100 situates Japan in the wider context of Asia, and JAPANESE 150 introduces some important facets of modern Japan, including modernisation, economy, gender relations and popular culture, providing a solid base for more advanced studies of Japanese society. At more advanced levels, you are encouraged to focus on one of the following areas of specialisation: Japanese society and culture, literature, history or linguistics.
Requirements for a BA major and minor
For a single major you must pass at least 135 points, including at least 60 points above Stage II.
For a double major you must pass at least 120 points in each of two majors, including at least 45 points above Stage II in each major.
For a BA minor you must pass at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.
University regulations for the Bachelor of Arts.
Requirements for a major or minor in Japanese
You must choose your courses from those listed in the BA schedule for Japanese. You must also meet any specific requirements indicated in the schedule.
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