Bachelor of Arts

Japanese

Japan is the world’s second largest economy. The need for Japanese speakers is greater than ever in order to build commercial links and develop markets with Japan. This major combines study of Japanese language, society, culture and business etiquette with core papers that equip graduates with skills in communication, technology and research.

WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS

Graduates achieve fluency in all areas of language required for daily communication, both in and out of the workplace. They also develop an awareness of cultural, social and business differences between New Zealand and Japan.

Students will develop communications skills and learn about the Japanese language, Kanji and grammar.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Japanese graduates are extremely competitive in the current economic climate, and are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including business, import/export, retail, hospitality, information technology, telecommunications, airlines, travel, tourism, translating, interpreting, consultancy, research, postgraduate study and teaching.

PAPERS

Throughout the three years of the BA, students take core papers that provide the necessary skills in writing, research and IT capability to prepare them for academic work and their working life. For a list of core papers see the Bachelor of Arts overview.

Core Papers
166109 iReflect
166110 iCommunicate
167100 iResearch
287901 Co-operative Education Practicum

Select One
165108 iWrite
165600 Undergraduate Writing for Academic Purposes

Japanese Papers
165511 Japanese IB
165514 Kanji I
165520 Japanese IA
166543 Kanji II
166544 Japanese II
166545 Japanese Society and Culture
167534 Japanese IV
167565 Japanese V
167566 Japanese for Specific Purposes
167567 Japanese Research Paper
167569 Kanji III
167570 Kanji IV
167573 Japanese III
356803 Business and Culture