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1526

JAPANESE 150

: Exploring Japan
2024 Semester One (1243)
Covers Japanese history, culture and society from the seventeenth century to the contemporary period, and serves as an introduction to Japan. Deals with such diverse topics as Japan under the Shoguns, Japan’s modernisation, the modern political system, Japan’s position in the world, popular culture, social structures and gender relations. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1527

JAPANESE 150

: Exploring Japan
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Covers Japanese history, culture and society from the seventeenth century to the contemporary period, and serves as an introduction to Japan. Deals with such diverse topics as Japan under the Shoguns, Japan’s modernisation, the modern political system, Japan’s position in the world, popular culture, social structures and gender relations. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1528

JAPANESE 150

: Exploring Japan
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Covers Japanese history, culture and society from the seventeenth century to the contemporary period, and serves as an introduction to Japan. Deals with such diverse topics as Japan under the Shoguns, Japan’s modernisation, the modern political system, Japan’s position in the world, popular culture, social structures and gender relations. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1529

JAPANESE 150

: Exploring Japan
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Covers Japanese history, culture and society from the seventeenth century to the contemporary period, and serves as an introduction to Japan. Deals with such diverse topics as Japan under the Shoguns, Japan’s modernisation, the modern political system, Japan’s position in the world, popular culture, social structures and gender relations. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1530

JAPANESE 150

: Exploring Japan
2020 Semester One (1203)
Covers Japanese cultural history from the pre-historic age until the 1990s, and serves as an introduction to contemporary Japan. It deals with such diverse fields as Japanese literature, economy, the political system, Japan's position in the world, popular culture, social structures and gender relations. No knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1531

JAPANESE 222

: Structural Analysis of the Japanese Language
2022 Summer School (1220)
Structural analysis of the pronunciation, grammar, script and usage of the modern Japanese language.
Subject: Japanese
Corequisite: JAPANESE 231 or 232
1532

JAPANESE 222

: Structural Analysis of the Japanese Language
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Structural analysis of the pronunciation, grammar, script and usage of the modern Japanese language.
Subject: Japanese
Corequisite: JAPANESE 231 or 232
1533

JAPANESE 231

: Japanese Language 2A
2025 Semester One (1253)
Further develops the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop communicative use of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of situations as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 Japanese or equivalent should enrol in this course.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1534

JAPANESE 231

: Japanese Language 2A
2024 Semester One (1243)
Further develops the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop communicative use of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of situations as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 Japanese or equivalent should enrol in this course.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1535

JAPANESE 231

: Japanese Language 2A
2023 Semester One (1233)
Further develops the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop communicative use of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of situations as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 Japanese or equivalent should enrol in this course.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1536

JAPANESE 231

: Japanese Language 2A
2022 Semester One (1223)
Further develops the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop communicative use of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of situations as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 Japanese or equivalent should enrol in this course.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1537

JAPANESE 231

: Japanese Language 2A
2021 Semester One (1213)
Further develops the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop communicative use of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of situations as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 Japanese or equivalent should enrol in this course.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1538

JAPANESE 231

: Japanese Language 2A
2020 Semester One (1203)
Further develops the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop communicative use of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of situations as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 Japanese or equivalent should enrol in this course.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1539

JAPANESE 232

: Japanese Language 2B
2025 Semester Two (1255)
A continuation of JAPANESE 231 covering more advanced grammar. By the end of the course, students will have acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to explore more authentic materials in Stage III. Further develops communicative use of the language in speaking, listening, reading and writing in various situations and strategies to enhance and support these skills.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1540

JAPANESE 232

: Japanese Language 2B
2024 Semester Two (1245)
A continuation of JAPANESE 231 covering more advanced grammar. By the end of the course, students will have acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to explore more authentic materials in Stage III. Further develops communicative use of the language in speaking, listening, reading and writing in various situations and strategies to enhance and support these skills.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1541

JAPANESE 232

: Japanese Language 2B
2023 Semester Two (1235)
A continuation of JAPANESE 231 covering more advanced grammar. By the end of the course, students will have acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to explore more authentic materials in Stage III. Further develops communicative use of the language in speaking, listening, reading and writing in various situations and strategies to enhance and support these skills.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1542

JAPANESE 232

: Japanese Language 2B
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A continuation of JAPANESE 231 covering more advanced grammar. By the end of the course, students will have acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to explore more authentic materials in Stage III. Further develops communicative use of the language in speaking, listening, reading and writing in various situations and strategies to enhance and support these skills.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1543

JAPANESE 232

: Japanese Language 2B
2021 Semester Two (1215)
A continuation of JAPANESE 231 covering more advanced grammar. By the end of the course, students will have acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to explore more authentic materials in Stage III. Further develops communicative use of the language in speaking, listening, reading and writing in various situations and strategies to enhance and support these skills.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1544

JAPANESE 232

: Japanese Language 2B
2020 Semester Two (1205)
A continuation of JAPANESE 231 covering more advanced grammar. By the end of the course, students will have acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to explore more authentic materials in Stage III. Further develops communicative use of the language in speaking, listening, reading and writing in various situations and strategies to enhance and support these skills.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
1545

JAPANESE 241

: Japanese Popular Culture since 1945
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Examines post-1945 Japanese popular culture such as manga, anime, music and literature, from the perspective of how they have dealt with issues such as national/cultural identity, 'race', war memory, gender and globalisation. The historical and political context of each text and cultural practice is emphasised. No knowledge of Japanese language required.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: 45 points in BA courses
Restriction: JAPANESE 341
1546

JAPANESE 241

: Japanese Popular Culture since 1945
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines post-1945 Japanese popular culture such as manga, anime, music and literature, from the perspective of how they have dealt with issues such as national/cultural identity, 'race', war memory, gender and globalisation. The historical and political context of each text and cultural practice is emphasised. No knowledge of Japanese language required.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: 45 points in BA courses
Restriction: JAPANESE 341
1547

JAPANESE 241

: Japanese Popular Culture since 1945
2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines post-1945 Japanese popular culture such as manga, anime, music and literature, from the perspective of how they have dealt with issues such as national/cultural identity, 'race', war memory, gender and globalisation. The historical and political context of each text and cultural practice is emphasised. No knowledge of Japanese language required.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: 45 points in BA courses
Restriction: JAPANESE 341
1548

JAPANESE 241

: Japanese Popular Culture since 1945
2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines post-1945 Japanese popular culture such as manga, anime, music and literature, from the perspective of how they have dealt with issues such as national/cultural identity, 'race', war memory, gender and globalisation. The historical and political context of each text and cultural practice is emphasised. No knowledge of Japanese language required.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: 45 points in BA courses
Restriction: JAPANESE 341
1549

JAPANESE 292

: Special Topic: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2024 Summer School (1240)
Aims to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 150 or ASIAN 100, and, a further 30 points from BA courses.
Restriction: JAPANESE 308
1550

JAPANESE 307

: Classical Language and Culture
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduction to the classical Japanese language and culture. Involves extensive readings of selected works from the classics in the original language.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Japanese Corequisite: JAPANESE 331 or 332