Japanese
Japanese
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:
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 |
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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 |
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JPN1005 | Introduction to Japanese History and Culture | 20 | 1&2 |
Level B
Compulsory module
Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
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JPN2010 | Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese | 40 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
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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 |
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JPN2010 | Level B (HE Intermediate) Japanese | 40 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
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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 |
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JPN4010 | Level C (HE Advanced) Japanese | 40 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
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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 |
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JPN4010 | Level C (HE Advanced) Japanese | 40 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
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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 |
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JPN4061 | Level D (HE Further Advanced) Japanese | 40 | 1&2 |
Optional modules
Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
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JPN4002 | Contemporary Japanese Animation | 20 | 1 |
JPN4006 | Literary and cultural expression in contemporary Japan | 20 | 2 |
SML4099 | Dissertation | 20 | 1&2 |