Japanese

 

Japan is the world’s third-largest economy, and many of the world’s top business organisations are Japanese. Japan is one of the largest exporters and importers globally and has a large financial sector. Japan has a distinct culture, with Japanese popular culture, including anime and manga, being popular around the world, but having particular influence in East and Southeast Asia.

Japanese modules for 2024/25 are offered at Beginner, Elementary or Intermediate levels.

They can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

To register for a non-credit bearing module, fill in the online application form. Please read the General Information before submitting your application or to find out how to apply for a credit-bearing module.

All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. The modules offered in 2024-25 are listed below. 

To help with your application, you can use this form to find the right module code. You will then need to follow the instructions on the form to submit your application.

Japanese Language and Culture 1a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4141 (15 credits) / LAN4146 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 4-6 pm (Bancroft 1.01.2)

 Japanese Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: LAN4041 (15 credits) / LAN4046 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon & Wed 11-1 pm (both Mon & Wed classes in Bancroft 3.20)

 Japanese Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN4043 (15 credits) / LAN4048 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Wed AND Thu 9-11 am (both sessions in Grad Centre 103)

Japanese Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4040 (30 credits) / LAN4045 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon & Wed 11-1 pm (Semester 1: both Mon & Wed classes in Bancroft 3.20; Semester 2: Monday class in Bancroft 1.02.6A, Wed class in Bancroft G13)

 Japanese Language and Culture 1b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4142 (15 credits) / LAN4147 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Wed 2-4 pm (Bancroft 1.22)

 Japanese Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN4042 (15 credits) / LAN4047 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon & Wed 11-1 pm (Monday class in Bancroft 1.02.6A, Wed class in Bancroft G13)

Japanese Language and Culture 2a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN5141 (15 credits) / LAN5146 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Elementary A2+
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Fri 4-6 pm (Bancroft 3.24)

 Japanese Language and Culture 2a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: LAN5041 (15 credits) / LAN5046 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Elementary A2+
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Wed 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.16) AND Fri 11-1 pm (iQ East Court 1.03)

 Japanese Language and Culture 2 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN5040 (30 credits) / LAN5045 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Lower Intermediate B1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: Semester 1: Wed 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.16) AND Fri 11-1 pm (iQ East Court 1.03); Semester 2: Tue 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.17) AND Fri 9-11 (Bancroft 1.21: Language Lab 2)

 Japanese Language and Culture 2b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN5042 (15 credits) / LAN5047 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A2-B1. Target level: Lower Intermediate B1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Tue 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.17) AND Fri 9-11 (Bancroft 1.21: Language Lab 2)

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.