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Bachelor of Arts
Japanese Language
Japan is one of the world’s leading economies. New Zealand’s need for Japanese speakers is greater than ever in order to build commercial links and develop markets with Japan. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Japanese Language combines the 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
Students 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.
They will develop communications skills and learn about the Japanese language, Kanji and grammar.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Japanese major are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including business, import and 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.
166543 Kanji II166544 Japanese II
166550 Japanese IB
166551 Kanji I
167539 Japanese Language and Social Trends
167540 Japanese Authentic Reading
167541 Japanese for Business
167542 Japanese Oral Communication
167565 Japanese Language in the Global World
167566 Japanese for Specific Purposes