Introduction to Japanese Culture

A survey course which covers selected topics of Japan's society, geography, institutions, religion, arts, culture and thought.

15 points

Elementary Japanese A

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.

15 points

JAPA141, JAPA115, JAPA127

Elementary Japanese B

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.

30 points

JAPA125, or NCEA Level 2 Japanese with at least 12 credits, or placement test.

JAPA142, JAPA115, JAPA116