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4176

JAPANESE 150

: Exploring Japan
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
4177

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
4178

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
4179

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
4180

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
4181

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
4182

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
4183

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
4184

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
4185

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
4186

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
4187

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
4188

JAPANESE 292

: Special Topic: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
4189

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2025 Semester One (1253)
The aim of this course is 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. Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4190

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2023 Semester One (1233)
The aim of this course is 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. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4191

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2022 Semester One (1223)
The aim of this course is 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. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4192

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2021 Semester One (1213)
The aim of this course is 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. <i>Prerequisite: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213 Restriction: ASIAN 708, JAPANESE 292</i>
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4193

JAPANESE 308

: Religion in Modern Japanese Society
2020 Semester One (1203)
The aim of this course is 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: ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or 45 points in Stage II BA courses, including one of the following: ANTHRO 250, JAPANESE 240, 241, 243, 270, THEOLOGY 201 or THEOREL 201, SOCIOL 213
Restriction: ASIAN 708
4194

JAPANESE 331

: Japanese Language 3A
2025 Semester One (1253)
Further develops communicative use of the Japanese language in and beyond everyday situations. With greater focus on written Japanese, students will explore a variety of authentic materials including essays, folk tales, poems and visual texts that contain both traditional and contemporary cultural elements. Students are encouraged to study autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 232
Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
4195

JAPANESE 331

: Japanese Language 3A
2024 Semester One (1243)
Further develops communicative use of the Japanese language in and beyond everyday situations. With greater focus on written Japanese, students will explore a variety of authentic materials including essays, folk tales, poems and visual texts that contain both traditional and contemporary cultural elements. Students are encouraged to study autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 232
Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
4196

JAPANESE 331

: Japanese Language 3A
2023 Semester One (1233)
Further develops communicative use of the Japanese language in and beyond everyday situations. With greater focus on written Japanese, students will explore a variety of authentic materials including essays, folk tales, poems and visual texts that contain both traditional and contemporary cultural elements. Students are encouraged to study autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 232
Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
4197

JAPANESE 331

: Japanese Language 3A
2022 Semester One (1223)
Further develops communicative use of the Japanese language in and beyond everyday situations. With greater focus on written Japanese, students will explore a variety of authentic materials including essays, folk tales, poems and visual texts that contain both traditional and contemporary cultural elements. Students are encouraged to study autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 232
Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
4198

JAPANESE 331

: Japanese Language 3A
2021 Semester One (1213)
Further develops communicative use of the Japanese language in and beyond everyday situations. With greater focus on written Japanese, students will explore a variety of authentic materials including essays, folk tales, poems and visual texts that contain both traditional and contemporary cultural elements. Students are encouraged to study autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 232
Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
4199

JAPANESE 331

: Japanese Language 3A
2020 Semester One (1203)
Further develops communicative use of the Japanese language in and beyond everyday situations. With greater focus on written Japanese, students will explore a variety of authentic materials including essays, folk tales, poems and visual texts that contain both traditional and contemporary cultural elements. Students are encouraged to study autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Subject: Japanese
Prerequisite: JAPANESE 232
Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
4200

JAPANESE 702

: Topics in Japanese Culture and Society
2020 Semester One (1203)
In-depth study of selected topics on Japanese culture and society. Topics may include Japanese religion and society, popular culture, early modern history, Japan in East Asia and globalisation. This will be a team-taught course, and the content each year will be adapted according to student research interests. The course requires critical reading of core texts and regular student seminar presentations.
Subject: Japanese
No pre-requisites or restrictions