Language Studies / Japanese Studies

Language Studies Major

Teaching is a very popular career choice, especially for those who wish to travel after graduation. This endorsement is designed as an introduction to teaching either English or Japanese to non-native speakers. As well as learning a new language, you must improve your own language skills (either English or Japanese) and gain an understanding of how languages are acquired.

Japanese Studies Major

Many speakers of other languages also wish to become proficient in Japanese language or to combine Japanese language and culture studies for their degree. Some students complete the one-year Diploma of Japanese Studies or Diploma of Japanese Studies (Advanced) before advancing to the BIS and cross-crediting the language papers. The several hundred Japanese students at IPC are a wonderful resource for practising the language every day!

Graduates from these Majors will be Language Specialists, Language Studies students will have the ability to teach English to Speakers of other Languages Internationally. Graduates of the Japanese Studies Major will have a very good level of spoken and written Japanese Language, and an in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and business.

OPPORTUNITIES: Language Teaching Government departments & Embassies Translation Trade

Term 6

Language Studies 6 Introduction to Language Teaching 2 Interdisciplinary Project in speciality English as an International Language

Interdisciplinary project Japanese Civilisation 2 or Japanese Business 2 or Japanese Foreign Policy or Language or culture 11 or Language or culture 12

Term 5

Language Studies 5 Introduction to Language Teaching 1 Interdisciplinary Project Literature and the Land or Level 7 Elective

Interdisciplinary project Social conflict in Modern Japan or Japanese Business 1 or Language or culture 9 or Language or culture 10

Term 4

Language Studies 4 Research/Study Skills 2 Intercultural Communication or Contemporary Short StoryLevel 6 or Level 7 Elective Film Studies

Research/Study Skills 2 Internationalism Modern Japanese History & Society or Japanese Civilisation 2 or Political Economy of Japan or Language or culture 7 or Language or culture 8

Term 3

Language Studies 3 Internationalism The Study of Language Asia Pacific Cultures through Literary Texts

Language or culture 5 Language or culture 6 Internationalism Principles of Economics or Introductory Environmental Studies or Introduction to International Relations

Term 2

Language Studies 2 Principles of Economics or Introduction to International Relations Research/Study Skills 1 Intercultural Communication or NZ Short Story

Language or culture 3 & 4 Research/Study Skills 1 Principles of Economics or 40.501 Introductory Environmental Studies or Introduction to International Relations

Term 1

Advanced English or 20.50x Advanced Japanese Language Studies 1 Introductory Environmental Studies Principles of Economics or Introduction to International Relations

Language or culture 1 & 2 Japanese Civilisation 1 Principles of Economics or Introductory Environmental Studies or Introduction to International Relations

Evie Aitcheson Translator/Administrator, JPNZ International The degree I gained from IPC has opened up a variety of opportunities for me both in NZ and overseas. At JPNZ International I am responsible for translating automotive manuals from Japanese to English, including repair manuals and other texts relating to vehicles. I also carry out translation of any Japanese documents such as newspaper articles, export certificates, birth certificates or any business documents. IPC was a great foundation for my career and future, enabling me to communicate in Japanese, and learn about business in Japan. New Zealand

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