100-level

JAPA108
Introduction to Japanese Culture
Description
A survey course which covers selected topics of Japan's society, geography, institutions, religion, arts, culture and thought.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
JAPA125
Elementary Japanese A
Description
This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. At the end of the course, students should be able to read and write the kana scripts, know a range of Japanese vocabulary, and understand and actively use some elements of basic modern grammar. They will be able to conduct simple conversations in Japanese and will be familiar with key cultural aspects.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Restrictions
JAPA141, JAPA115, JAPA127
JAPA126
Elementary Japanese B
Description
This course follows on from JAPA 125 or JAPA 127, and is the entry point for students with NCEA level 2 Japanese or equivalent. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. At the end of the course, students should be able to understand and actively use a wide range of basic modern Japanese grammar and vocabulary, and approximately 120 kanji characters and be familiar with a range of key cultural aspects.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
JAPA125, or NCEA Level 2 Japanese with at least 12 credits, or placement test.
Restrictions
JAPA142, JAPA115, JAPA116

Not Offered Courses in 2024

100-level

JAPA113
Introduction to Japanese Literature and Related Arts
Description
This course will develop students' understanding of various aspects of Japanese literary, aesthetic and cultural traditions, including the mythologies and chronicles of residual oral tradition; the development of poetry; heroic military narratives and zuihitsu essays; the development of kabuki and bunraku puppetry; and the development of the novel from the eleventh century to modern times. No previous knowledge of Japanese language is required.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2011 , 2012
For further information see JAPA113 course details
Points
15 points
JAPA127
Elementary Japanese
Description
This summer school course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. At the end of the course, students should be able to read and write the kana scripts, know a range of Japanese vocabulary, and understand and actively use some elements of basic modern grammar. They will be able to conduct simple conversations in Japanese and will be familiar with key cultural aspects.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2016 , 2017
For further information see JAPA127 course details
Points
15 points