Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)

The major in Japanese is designed with three streams of study dependent upon a student’s language proficiency on entry. Students may enter the major as beginners, intermediate (including post-HSC ) or advanced. All students who wish to enter at other than beginners’ level must consult with the convenor of the major. The major consists of language and civilization subjects and a period of study in Japan. It focuses on developing language skills that will be practical in real life situations.

Students may enrol in a minor in Japanese.

Major Study

The major in Japanese has three possible entry points, beginners, intermediate (including post-HSC) or advanced. For beginners, the major consists of 82 credit points, for intermediate, 62, and for advanced students, 54 credit points. Intermediate and Advanced stream students are required to successfully complete a placement test. A unique feature of this course is the possibility of a period of study in Japan for beginners and intermediate entry students.

Intermediate entry is recommended for students having completed either either 2 unit or 3 unit Japanese at a NSW high school or equivalent. The beginner's stream assumes no prior knowledge of the language. The Japanese major articulates with NSW TAFE Certificate 3 in Japanese.

The Modern Languages Program has had considerable success in obtaining funding and scholarships to assist with the costs of travel and residence in Japan . However, funding is not guaranteed and students may need to meet the costs associated with travel and accommodation for any periods of study in Japan . Students wishing to study beginner’s Japanese but NOT major are encouraged to take JAPA141 in Session 1, or JAPA101 in Summer Session, if available. JAPA102 and JAPA103 are also available for beginners who are interested in basic Japanese for either teaching or business respectively. JAPA101, 102 and 103 are all terminating subjects and are not considered as prerequisites for any other subject in Japanese.JAPA110 is available to all students who wish to familiarise themselves with Japanese civilization and society but who do not wish to pursue language studies. Another special feature on offer at Wollongong for suitably qualified graduates is one year of study at a Japanese University in JAPA551 for which some generous scholarships are available.

Honours

See Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Minor study in Languages other than English (LOTE): Japanese

Students may also take a Minor consisting of any four sequential subjects in Japanese. The minor will consist of 28 or 32 credit points of language study. Students may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study. Whilst the minor will not be stipulated on the student’s testamur at graduation, it will be recorded on the academic transcript.

Example: A student beginner could take a Minor by studying JAPA141, JAPA142, JAPA143 and JAPA261.

Study Program

*Subject to availability. Note: JAPA271 is offered to students majoring in Japanese and places are limited. If all places are not filled, places may be made available to students undertaking the minor in Japanese.