JapaneseSubject regulations
The Japanese programme in the School of Arts consists of Japanese language and culture papers. The language acquisition papers are designed for learners of Japanese as a foreign or second language. The cultural papers are taught in English and are also available to non-language students.
Japanese is available as a specialisation within the International Languages and Cultures major. Details of the requirements for the Japanese language specialisation can be found under International Languages and Cultures.
Japanese may also be taken as a minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
The point of entry into the Japanese language papers depends on previous experience. Those with no previous experience of Japanese, take JAPAN131 followed by JAPAN231 in the subsequent year. Students with 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA Japanese or equivalent, will gain direct entry into JAPAN232. Students with excellent results at Level 2 in NCEA Japanese or equivalent, may, at the discretion of the Convenor of Japanese, begin with JAPAN232. Native speakers of Japanese may not enrol in JAPAN131, JAPAN231, JAPAN232, JAPAN331 or JAPAN332. Students whose heritage language is Japanese and who wish to enrol in a Japanese language acquisition paper should contact a lecturer in the subject to determine the appropriate level. Please consult with the Programme Convenor for general advice on entry point into Japanese language acquisition papers.
Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.
Enrolment into the PGCert, PGDip, BA(Hons) and MA in Japanese will be suspended from 2022 onwards.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
Japanese papers
Code and paper title | Points | |
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JAPAN131Japanese for Beginners This paper assumes no previous knowledge of Japanese. It takes an integrated approach to the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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JAPAN231Basic Japanese 1 This language acquisition paper is designed as a continuation from JAPAN131, a paper designed for absolute beginners. Students will acquire further... | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) |
JAPAN232Basic Japanese 2 This language acquisition paper follows JAPAN231, a paper designed for learners with a rudimentary knowledge of Japanese. Students will acquire... | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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INTLC301Research Methods in International Languages and Cultures After workshops covering intercultural contexts in research, bibliography, literature reviews, ethics, data collection and editing, students will... | 15 | No occurrences |
INTLC303Visual Cultures of East Asia This paper critically examines key forms of East Asian visual culture, with a focus on film and art, and within a comparative context. | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
INTLC380Study Abroad 1 This paper will enable students to undertake appropriate individual study abroad programmes as part of their undergraduate degree. Each study... | 15 | 25G (Block) & 25I (Block) & 25X (Block) |
JAPAN331Japanese for Communication 1 This paper focuses on advanced Japanese language learning and is a continuation of JAPAN232. | 15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
JAPAN332Japanese for Communication 2 This paper is the continuation of JAPAN331. | 15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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JAPAN800Japanese MPhil Thesis | 120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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JAPAN900Japanese PhD Thesis | 120 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) |
- JAPAN131Japanese for Beginners
This paper assumes no previous knowledge of Japanese. It takes an integrated approach to the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Points1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) - JAPAN231Basic Japanese 1
This language acquisition paper is designed as a continuation from JAPAN131, a paper designed for absolute beginners. Students will acquire further...
Points1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart)JAPAN232Basic Japanese 2This language acquisition paper follows JAPAN231, a paper designed for learners with a rudimentary knowledge of Japanese. Students will acquire...
Points1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) - INTLC301Research Methods in International Languages and Cultures
After workshops covering intercultural contexts in research, bibliography, literature reviews, ethics, data collection and editing, students will...
Points15No occurrencesINTLC303Visual Cultures of East AsiaThis paper critically examines key forms of East Asian visual culture, with a focus on film and art, and within a comparative context.
Points1525B (Hamilton)INTLC380Study Abroad 1This paper will enable students to undertake appropriate individual study abroad programmes as part of their undergraduate degree. Each study...
Points1525G (Block) & 25I (Block) & 25X (Block)JAPAN331Japanese for Communication 1This paper focuses on advanced Japanese language learning and is a continuation of JAPAN232.
Points1525A (Hamilton)JAPAN332Japanese for Communication 2This paper is the continuation of JAPAN331.
Points1525B (Hamilton) - JAPAN900Japanese PhD ThesisPoints12025I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton)
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 3 Apr 2025 01:00am