200-level

JAPA212
Japanese Society and Culture in Film and Literature
Description
This course covers outstanding examples of modern (post 1867) and contemporary literature and film, including animated movies. Works covered have been selected both for their artistic merit and for their culturally interesting subject matter. Themes include the conflict between traditional and western values, colonialism and ethnic minorities such as Okinawa, the effects of the Second World War and the atomic bombings, post-war economic growth and its effect on people’s lives, the 1960s-70s student movement, and contemporary postmodern consumer society. The aims of the course are twofold: (a) to provide some basic skills in ‘reading’ modern Japanese literature and film and (b) to promote an understanding of Japanese society and its people. No knowledge of Japanese language is required.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
JAPA108, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
JAPA214
Intermediate Japanese A
Description
This course builds upon the 100-level elementary language courses. By the end of the course students will have acquired a preliminary knowledge of intermediate level Japanese grammar and will also have learned approximately 200 kanji and approximately 1200 words and phrases.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
JAPA126, or NCEA Level 3 Japanese with at least 12 credits, or placement test. RP: Students should be able to read and write all of the katakana and hiragana script as well as at least 150 kanji and have knowledge of basic Japanese grammar and approximately 800 words and phrases.
Restrictions
JAPA151, JAPA152, JAPA153, JAPA154, JAPA105, JAPA201, JAPA215
JAPA215
Intermediate Japanese
Description
This course builds upon the 100-level elementary language courses. By the end of the course students will have acquired a knowledge of intermediate level Japanese grammar and will also have learned approximately 400 kanji and approximately 2500 words and phrases.
Occurrences
Whole Year 2024
Points
45 points
Prerequisites
JAPA126, or NCEA Level 3 Japanese with at least 12 credits, or placement test. RP: Students should be able to read and write all of the katakana and hiragana script as well as at least 150 kanji and have knowledge of basic Japanese grammar and approximately 800 words and phrases.
Restrictions
JAPA151, JAPA152, JAPA153, JAPA154, JAPA105, JAPA201
JAPA216
Intermediate Japanese B
Description
JAPA216 is a second semester Japanese language course that is designed for students who know approximately 200 kanji and 1200 words and phrases. Direct entry is by placement test and discussion with the Programme Director. The course builds on all four language learning areas - reading, writing, speaking and listening. By the end of the course an additional 100 kanji and 500 words and phrases will have been mastered.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Placement test or discussion with Programme Director.
Restrictions
JAPA153, JAPA154 and JAPA215.

Not Offered Courses in 2024

200-level

JAPA208
Japanese Society
Description
This course will develop students' understanding of various aspects of Japanese society, including the evolution of mainstream and minorities, gender relations, socialisation, inter-generational relations, predominant family structures, and the individual/group dichotomy. No previous knowledge of Japanese language is required.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014
For further information see JAPA208 course details
Points
15 points