Description

Immerse yourself in our multilingual world by studying language and culture and by learning Japanese.

Whether you’ve had experience of learning the Japanese language or just have a passion for the Japanese culture this four-year course will provide the knowledge you need to work in Japan or in an international professional context.

New and emerging technologies have had a massive impact on how we communicate and the voices we are exposed to. Explore issues relating to contemporary communication through modules on real-life conversation, language in the media, digital communication and queer and feminist theory.

We can seek out and experience a huge range of cultures and language practices without leaving home and a sensitivity to world cultures and other peoples’ experiences is increasingly valued in our lives and work. Gain theoretical expertise and real-life experience in intercultural communication, studying how language relates to speakers’ intentions, social attitudes to language and the way language choices can express identities and cultural values.

This programme is designed to help you gain Japanese language skills (no prior experience necessary!), a deep understanding of Japanese culture and the ability to communicate interculturally all underpinned your knowledge of contemporary, sociocultural language practices.

We will initially use a communicative Japanese teaching style before developing a content-and-language, integrated learning approach – studying aspects of Japanese cultures, communities and societies through the medium of Japanese. Combined with your experience of living and studying abroad you will develop as a confident user of Japanese, able to have conversations, give presentations, join in discussions and communicate effectively for a range of academic, social and professional purposes.