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Japanese - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

The Japanese studies program offers units in Japanese language and Japanese studies. A major and a minor are available in both of these areas of study.

Japanese language

The program currently provides instruction in the Japanese language from six possible entry levels, catering for students ranging from beginners to semi-native speakers. Students will be placed in classes appropriate to their ability, which will vary according to their previous study (at school and at other institutions) and their experience in Japan.

Once students' starting points are determined, they will progress through the core language units in sequence.

For details, refer to the `Areas of study' section on the faculty website at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study-areas/. Within the Japanese major, students also take additional elective units in language or in Japanese or Asian studies. Higher-level language study is available through the honours and postgraduate programs.

Japanese is offered at the Clayton campus. Students attend weekly lectures and tutorials, and learn through interacting with teachers, classmates and Japanese people in and out of the classroom and through the use of information technology.

Study in Japan - exchange programs

The Japanese program has been active in developing exchanges and there are now agreements with 11 Japanese institutions. While each exchange has its own features, collectively they provide a wide range of opportunities for students to study in Japan. The credit arrangements vary and need to be clearly verified with the Japanese exchange program coordinator before a student can be assured of receiving credit. The units JPL2991/JPS3991/JPS3992 (Language study in Japan) and JPS2991/JPS3991/JPS3992 (Japanese studies in Japan) can be taken in Japan as a substitute for core courses in the Japanese language or in Japanese studies. The first semester of the honours year can also be spent in Japan. Students wishing to study in Japan are encouraged to take both Japanese language and Japanese studies units. A range of scholarships is available from the university and from the Japanese Government. For further information, students should consult the website, or the exchange program coordinator within the Japanese program.

Study in Japan - Kanazawa program (intensive summer course)

The Japanese program currently runs a unique 10-week, fee-paying, in-country language study program with Ishikawa Prefecture. Students can complete two semesters of study (12 points) on an intensive basis. Students are eligible to apply for Monash International Study Abroad Grants. The program allows students to understand more about Japanese culture and society, as well as language. Students should consult the Japanese program for further information.

Relevant courses

  • Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)
  • Diploma in Arts (Japanese Studies)
  • Diploma in Languages (Japanese)
  • Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Global)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
  • Bachelor of Letters

Contact details

Inquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building; Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223; Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/schools/lcl/.