Overview

Discover our range of Japanese modules for 2020-21 (Please note: these modules reflect revisions following the University’s Education Resilience Framework in response to Covid-19)

Find out about modules available for:

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Intercalating Year
• Stage 3

The range of modules offered may change each academic year.

Further information

For further information about this subject, including any pre-requisites, visit the Japanese subject page.

You can also contact your Subject Adviser.

 

Stage 1

Find out about Japanese modules for Stage 1.

Students study either 40 or 60 credits from the list below in Stage 1.

You will follow select modules from Level A if you are a beginner. You will select modules from Level B if you have an A-Level in Japanese.

Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.

Level A

Compulsory modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN1065	Level A (HE Entry Level) Japanese I	20	1
JPN1066	Level A (HE Entry Level) Japanese II (Pre-requisite JPN1065)	20	2

Optional modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN1005	Introduction to Japanese History and Culture	20	1&2

Level B

Compulsory module

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN2010	Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese	40	1&2

Optional modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN1005	Introduction to Japanese History and Culture	20	1&2

Stage 2

Find out about Japanese modules for Stage 2.

Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 2.

You follow either Level B or Level C.

Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.

Level B

Compulsory module

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN2010	Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese	40	1&2

Optional modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN2004	Contemporary Japanese Popular Culture	20	1&2
SML2011	Cities in East Asian Cinema: History, Culture, Identity	20	2

Level C

Compulsory module

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN4010	Level C (HE Advanced) Japanese	40	1&2

Optional modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN2004	Contemporary Japanese Popular Culture	20	1&2
SML2011	Cities in East Asian Cinema: History, Culture, Identity	20	2

Intercalating Year

Students taking a language as a subject must spend an entire academic year abroad, between Stages 2 and 3, in a country where their chosen language is spoken. This will be your Intercalating Stage.

While abroad they shall take the following modules: SML3004 Year Abroad ePortfolio (100 credits) and SML3006 Study Abroad (20 credits).

Find further information about your Intercalating Year Abroad.

Stage 3

Find out about Japanese modules for Stage 3.

Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 3.

You will follow either Level C or Level D, depending on what Levels you studied in Stage 2.

Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.

Level C

Compulsory module

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN4010	Level C (HE Advanced) Japanese	40	1&2

Optional modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN4002	Contemporary Japanese Animation	20	1
JPN4006	Literary and cultural expression in contemporary Japan	20	2
SML4099	Dissertation	20	1&2

Level D

Compulsory module

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN4061	Level D (HE Further Advanced) Japanese	40	1&2

Optional modules

Module Code	Module Title	Credit Value	Semester
JPN4002	Contemporary Japanese Animation	20	1
JPN4006	Literary and cultural expression in contemporary Japan	20	2
SML4099	Dissertation	20	1&2