Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) - AUT University

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Japan is the world’s second largest economy. The need for Japanese speakers is greater than ever in order to build commercial links and develop markets with Japan. This major combines study of Japanese language, society, culture and business etiquette with core papers that equip graduates with skills in communication, technology and research. Graduates achieve fluency in all areas of language required for daily communication and in the workplace. They also develop an awareness of cultural, social and business differences between New Zealand and Japan.

Programme Code: AK3704
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE above) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

Graduates will achieve a high level of oral fluency in Japanese, as well as competency in reading, writing and listening skills. This will enable them to communicate confidently and effectively in Japanese, and to translate and interpret everyday Japanese with confidence. They will have a sound knowledge of Japanese society, culture and business etiquette and will be able to interact appropriately with Japanese nationals in a variety of situations, including the workplace. Key capabilities developed in the core papers, such as communication skills, group work, problem solving and research, are an integral part of the learning process in the Japanese papers. Graduates will also be able to use a variety of computer skills including Japanese software and multimedia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Japanese graduates are extremely competitive in the current economic climate, and are able to pursue a wide range of careers, including business, import/export, retail, hospitality, information technology, telecommunications, airlines, travel, tourism, translating, interpreting, consultancy, research, postgraduate study and teaching.

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Language Studies
Master of Arts in Applied Language Studies
Master in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education
Master of Professional Language Studies in Language Teaching
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

CORE PAPERS
166109 iReflect
166110 iCommunicate
167100 iResearch
287901 Co-operative Education Practicum

SELECT ONE:
165108 iWrite
165600 Undergraduate Writing for Academic Purposes

JAPANESE PAPERS
165511 Japanese IB
165514 Kanji I
165520 Japanese IA
166543 Kanji II
166544 Japanese II
166545 Japanese Society and Culture
167534 Japanese IV
167565 Japanese V
167566 Japanese for Specific Purposes
167567 Japanese Research Paper
167569 Kanji III
167570 Kanji IV
167573 Japanese III
356803 Business and Culture