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Topics in Japanese language and culture, taught and examined in Japanese.

Take your knowledge of Japanese language and culture to a new level of sophistication by reading, translating and discussing in Japanese a variety of interesting advanced-level texts.

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Paper title Advanced Topics in Japanese
Subject Japanese
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,393.95
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
JAPA 334
Restriction
JAPA 402
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be confirmed

Paper Structure
The reading, translating and discussing in Japanese of a variety of advanced-level texts.
Teaching Arrangements
Lectures and seminar-style discussions.
Textbooks
Texts will be provided.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

By reading and translating the assigned texts, participating in the seminar-style discussions based on those texts and completing the required assignments, students will gain:

  • An ability to use the Japanese language at a sophisticated, educated level in speaking, reading and translating
  • A capacity for research on and critical analysis of Japanese language and culture
  • A level of mastery of the Japanese language suitable for the pursuit of graduate studies

Overview

Topics in Japanese language and culture, taught and examined in Japanese.

Take your knowledge of Japanese language and culture to a new level of sophistication by reading, translating and discussing in Japanese a variety of interesting advanced-level texts.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Japanese
Subject Japanese
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
JAPA 334
Restriction
JAPA 402
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be confirmed.

Paper Structure

The reading, translating and discussing in Japanese of a variety of advanced-level texts.

Teaching Arrangements

Lectures and seminar-style discussions.

Textbooks

Texts will be provided.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

By reading and translating the assigned texts, participating in the seminar-style discussions based on those texts and completing the required assignments, students will gain:

  • An ability to use the Japanese language at a sophisticated, educated level in speaking, reading and translating.
  • A capacity for research on and critical analysis of Japanese language and culture.
  • A level of mastery of the Japanese language suitable for the pursuit of graduate studies.
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