An introductory course in reading, writing, speaking and listening to Japanese for students with no previous knowledge of the language. The paper takes an integrated approach to the skills of language acquisition and includes basic material on the cultural heritage of the Japanese people.
Japan has the second largest economy in the world after the United States, and is the eighth most widely spoken language in the world today. In recent years trade and cultural ties between New Zealand and Japan have expanded, and so too has a demand for university graduates with a sound knowledge of Japanese language and culture.
An introductory course in reading, writing, speaking and listening to Japanese for students with no previous knowledge of the language. The paper takes an integrated approach to the skills of language acquisition and includes basic material on the cultural heritage of the Japanese people.
Now is the time for you to learn Japanese language and culture! The World Economic Forum has just published that Japan has topped a global ranking of tourism destinations for its natural and cultural resources, public transportation, and hygiene. Twenty years after the Aichi Expo 2005, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will also bring the international community back to Japan.
In this paper you will learn how to develop four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) through lots of engaging communicative activities in a relaxed environment. Let's make sure that your talent, skills and knowledge will be appreciated in the right place at the right time!
The mission of the Languages and Cultures is to engage in high-quality research and research-informed teaching. Languages and Cultures aims to promote language acquisition and cross-cultural awareness in a diverse and rapidly internationalising world.
More generally through its programmes and research, the Programme also aims to raise understanding of the importance of intercultural skills and understanding and to contribute to cultural debates. The Languages and Cultures Programme is committed to fostering an academic environment that is open, inclusive and respectful, while dedicating itself to excellence in all its activities.
About us
The University of Otago established Languages and Cultures in 2003. It is made up of five languages taught from introductory level to PhD (French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese), including a cultural focus in each, two area studies programmes (Asian Studies, European Studies), and one multidisciplinary programme (Global Studies).
Students entering the core language programs at first year level can look forward to study opportunities at a range of overseas partner universities at second and third year level and in-country study opportunities as part of their honours year.
The staff teaching in Languages and Cultures have specific qualifications and research/publications in the following disciplines: literary studies, comparative literature, linguistics, film studies, media studies, cultural studies, animal studies, anthropology, history, art history, digital cultures.
For more information on our research activities and publications, go to our Research section or visit our academic staff profiles.
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