Japanese Course content

Combine language learning with the study of Japanese society, history and culture while developing valuable intercultural skills.
Entry routes

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Attendance Full-time
Award Degree
Studying abroad Co-op
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What you will study 

You will learn about Japanese society, culture, and literature, as well as improve your language skills at all levels and develop your intercultural awareness. You will study diverse and relevant topics to help you prepare for life in Japan. In Year 4, you will apply your linguistic and cultural repertoire to advanced skills such as translation and interpreting. 

Note: Japanese is available at both advanced (post-leaving certificate) and beginner levels. You must have achieved a minimum H4 grade in Japanese to study the language at an advanced level. A minimum H4 grade in a language other than English is required to study beginners Japanese.  

Modules are subject to change. 

Advanced Japanese 

Semester 1 

 

 Module code Module title 
JA4111  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 1 (ADVANCED)  

Semester 2 

Module code    Module title 
JA4112  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 2 (ADVANCED)  

 

Semester 3 

Module codeModule title 
JA4213  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 3  
and either    
JA4221  BEGINNING JAPANESE LITERATURE  
or    
JA4001  

  

INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY  

Semester 4

Module codeModule title
 Cooperative Education Work Placement

 

 

Semester 5 

Module codeModule title
 Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad

Semester 6 

Module code Module title 
JA4246  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 4  
JA4626  JAPANESE LITERATURE AND CULTURE SINCE THE LATE 20TH CENTURY  

 

 

Semester 7 

Module code Module title 
JA4627  JAPANESE LITERATURE: POETRY, DRAMA, PROSE  

 

Semester 8 

 

Module code Module title 
JA4628  JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 2: MINORITY LITERATURE  

Beginner Japanese 

Semester 1

 Module codeModule title 
JA4211  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 1  

 

Semester 2 

Module code Module title  
JA4212  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 2    

 

Semester 3 

Module code Module title 
JA4213  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 3  
and either    
JA4221  BEGINNING JAPANESE LITERATURE  
or    
JA4001  

  

INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY  

Semester 4 

Module codeModule title
 Cooperative Education Work Placement

Semester 5

Module codeModule title
 Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad

Semester 6

Module codeModule title 
JA4246  JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 4  
JA4626  JAPANESE LITERATURE AND CULTURE SINCE THE LATE 20TH CENTURY  

Area(s) of interest

Arts, Media and Languages
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