Diploma in Japanese
Programme Code: AK3429
Level: 6
Points: 240
Duration: Two years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 2 March 2009 / 20 July 2009
AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits including 8 Level 2 credits in a language rich subject.
OR CIE: Total 60 points at UCAS, including a language rich subject. - Completion of Year 13 is recommended.
The Diploma in Japanese is designed for people who want knowledge and skills in Japanese language, culture and business etiquette. It is a vocational programme, enabling students to become competent communicators in Japanese, particularly in terms of oral fluency, for social and business needs. This is achieved through intensive academic language study and practical application of language, the development of sound cultural awareness, specialist language skills and knowledge of business and hospitality etiquette. It is ideal for those who want to focus on intensive language study, including graduates who want to add a language to their existing qualification.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Translating
- Hospitality
- Airlines
- Interpreting
- Business
- Travel and tourism
- Retail
- Consultancy
Those who enter the programme with a degree will have an even wider choice of careers depending on their other qualifications.
PAPERS
165511 Japanese IB
165514 Kanji I
165517 Japanese Culture
165520 Japanese 1A
166540 Japanese for Hospitality
166543 Kanji II
166544 Japanese II
166549 Japanese for Business
167534 Japanese IV
167569 Kanji III
167570 Kanji IV
167573 Japanese III
OPTIONAL PAPERS
155181 Writing and Reference Skills
165521 Introduction to Intercultural Competence
165522 Asian Popular Culture