Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)

Massey University

Masseys Bachelor of Arts Japanese will equip you with upper-intermediate and above language skills in spoken and written Japanese. You can expect to gain competence approximately equivalent to Level Three and above of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. No prior Japanese language learning is required. However, if you have studied some Japanese previously, please contact the qualification coordinator for advice on the appropriate entry level. The BA in Japanese is not suitable for native Japanese speakers. Relevant in a global context Discover the world from the Japanese perspective. Learn how Japan has interacted with the rest of the world. Interactive study and supportive staff Whether you study on campus or by distance, you will learn from supportive, passionate staff. You'll use study materials with digital exercises and assignments, audio, videos and presentations. You can integrate your own self-study with these supportive learning resources. Distance students can attend regular live online language tutorials. You won't have to learn on your own. Everyone can practise speaking Japanese in a shared environment. Uniquely combines culture and language Language does not exist in isolation. It becomes more powerful when it is learnt in a cultural context. Courses on Japanese culture, society and literature will give you a rich perspective for understanding Japan. 242103 Introduction to Japanese culture is delivered in English. Through exploring this context, you will also explore your own culture and identity. Further study You are encouraged to apply for scholarships for postgraduate study in Japan. A second major in another subject will enable you to undertake a postgraduate qualification in that subject with a Japanese perspective, e.g. in history, social anthropology, linguistics.

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