Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt major in Japanese

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Are you interested in Japanese anime, kimono and cosplay, or the history of samurai or Zen Buddhism? Studying Japanese at the University of Auckland will allow you to combine language learning with courses in Japanese culture and society, history, and religion.
Passionate teachers will help you learn one of the world’s most challenging languages in a well-structured, interactive, and enjoyable way. At the same time, you will develop cultural knowledge that will open your mind to new ways of thinking and allow you to interact with Japanese people comfortably both here in Auckland and beyond. There are courses for total beginners of Japanese as well as those who have studied Japanese before.

There are Japanese language courses for every level, whether you are a beginner or not. You can gain proficiency in Japanese sufficient to be able to converse confidently and read material published for native speakers. At Stages II and III there are opportunities to study in Japan.
Non-language courses develop your knowledge of the language's social and cultural contexts. You can study Japanese culture and society, literature, history, popular culture, media or linguistics. Several courses incorporate materials in Japanese, allowing you to enhance your language skills while you acquire in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture and society.

New Zealand and Japan enjoy significant trade and cultural ties. Japan has the world’s third-largest economy and continues to be an important trading partner for New Zealand. With a major in Japanese, you can develop the in-depth skills and knowledge needed to bridge cultural gaps and work in social and business environments. Many of our top graduates choose to expand the possibilities of their Japanese major with a conjoint degree.

Graduates in Japanese move into a wide range of careers in international organisations, NGOs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other areas of government. You might also work for a multinational or New Zealand company in Asia or within New Zealand’s Asian communities. Teaching is another popular option, with many of our graduates choosing to complete a period of OE teaching English in Japan.

You can take a major in Japanese as one of the two components of your double major for a BA.
You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
At least 15 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
At least 15 points from Stage III Elective Courses, and
15 to 75 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

JAPANESE 332 - Japanese Language 3B (15 points)

Stage II Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

JAPANESE 241 - Japanese Popular Culture since 1945 (15 points)

JAPANESE 270 - Japanese Culture and Traditions (15 points)

JAPANESE 292 - Religion in Modern Japanese Society (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

JAPANESE 308 - Religion in Modern Japanese Society (15 points)

JAPANESE 341 - Japanese Popular Culture since 1945 (15 points)

JAPANESE 370 - Japanese Culture and Traditions (15 points)

Additional Elective Courses

Complete 15 to 75 points from the following:

ASIAN 100 - Images of Asia (15 points)

JAPANESE 130 - Japanese Language 1A (15 points)

JAPANESE 131 - Japanese Language 1B (15 points)

JAPANESE 178 - Japanese Study Abroad 1 (15 points)

ASIAN 200 - Asian Identities (15 points)

ASIAN 204 - Asian Diasporas (15 points)

ASIAN 209 - Transnational Asia: Korea and its Neighbours (15 points)

HISTORY 225 - Samurai and Scholars: Early Modern China and Japan (15 points)

JAPANESE 231 - Japanese Language 2A (15 points)

JAPANESE 232 - Japanese Language 2B (15 points)

JAPANESE 241 - Japanese Popular Culture since 1945 (15 points)

JAPANESE 270 - Japanese Culture and Traditions (15 points)

JAPANESE 277 - Japanese Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

JAPANESE 278 - Japanese Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

JAPANESE 292 - Religion in Modern Japanese Society (15 points)

ASIAN 302 - Asian Diasporas (15 points)

ASIAN 303 - Asian Identities (15 points)

ASIAN 309 - Transnational Asia: Korea and its Neighbours (15 points)

HISTORY 335 - Samurai and Scholars: Early Modern China and Japan (15 points)

JAPANESE 300 - Special Topic (15 points)

JAPANESE 308 - Religion in Modern Japanese Society (15 points)

JAPANESE 331 - Japanese Language 3A (15 points)

JAPANESE 332 - Japanese Language 3B (15 points)

JAPANESE 341 - Japanese Popular Culture since 1945 (15 points)

JAPANESE 370 - Japanese Culture and Traditions (15 points)

JAPANESE 377 - Japanese Study Abroad 3A (15 points)

JAPANESE 378 - Japanese Study Abroad 3B (15 points)

JAPANESE 392 - Special Topic (15 points)