Learn to communicate with others in Japanese while also building your knowledge of Japanese society, culture and history. You will advance your language skills through introductory and intermediate language courses. You’ll also develop the creative, transformative and critical thinking abilities that come with being multilingual.
Major (8)
For a major in Japanese Studies, students must successfully complete the equivalent of 8 courses (96 units):
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN110 Introductory Japanese 1 |
| 12 | |
| JPN111 Introductory Japanese 2 |
| 12 | Pre: INT120 or JPN110 |
| JPN210 Intermediate Japanese 1 |
| 12 | Pre: INT121 or JPN111 |
| JPN211 Intermediate Japanese 2 |
| 12 | Pre: INT220 or JPN210 |
| JPN310 Advanced Japanese 1: Language for Japanese Media |
| 12 | Pre: JPN211 or JPN300 or JPN301 |
| JPN311 Advanced Japanese 2: Language for Work and Study |
| 12 | Pre: JPN211 or JPN300 or JPN301 or JPN310 |
| JPN212 About Japan: Current Perspectives |
| 12 | |
| LNG210 Languages and Linguistics: Understanding human communication |
| 12 |
Extended Minor (6)
For a minor in Japanese Studies, students must successfully complete the equivalent of 4 courses (48 units):
NOTE: The extended minor in Japanese Studies, is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN110 Introductory Japanese 1 |
| 12 | |
| JPN111 Introductory Japanese 2 |
| 12 | Pre: INT120 or JPN110 |
| JPN210 Intermediate Japanese 1 |
| 12 | Pre: INT121 or JPN111 |
| JPN211 Intermediate Japanese 2 |
| 12 | Pre: INT220 or JPN210 |
| JPN310 Advanced Japanese 1: Language for Japanese Media |
| 12 | Pre: JPN211 or JPN300 or JPN301 |
| JPN311 Advanced Japanese 2: Language for Work and Study |
| 12 | Pre: JPN211 or JPN300 or JPN301 or JPN310 |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Japanese Studies, students must successfully complete the equivalent of 4 courses (48 units):
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN110 Introductory Japanese 1 |
| 12 | |
| JPN111 Introductory Japanese 2 |
| 12 | Pre: INT120 or JPN110 |
| JPN212 About Japan: Current Perspectives |
| 12 | |
| LNG210 Languages and Linguistics: Understanding human communication |
| 12 |