Diploma of Japanese Language and Diploma of Japanese Language (Advanced)

(1 year of full time study each)

The development of beneficial relationships between Pacific nations and Japan depends upon mutual understanding and respect. Respect for and understanding of each other's point of view can only take place through increased contact and interaction between the people of the Pacific and the people of Japan. The key to any successful interaction lies in language and cross-cultural communication skills.

The Diplomas of Japanese Language are for students who plan to take up a career in which a very high standard of Japanese language is required. IPC is a centre of excellence in New Zealand for Japanese language. Students will study Japanese language at their respective levels, in small classes with Native Japanese lecturers. Due to the high number of Native Japanese on campus, students can practice Japanese every day, and make friends from all over Japan.

In addition to Japanese language papers, students can also study Japanese society, business and history. Graduates will have the knowledge, experience, qualifications, and language ability to succeed in Japan, or in New Zealand companies that deal with Japanese clients and business partners.

The Japanese Diplomas can also be cross-credited to the BIS programme, allowing IPC students to gain two unique qualifications at a Degree and Diploma level within three years of study.

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Diploma of Japanese Studies

(1 year of full time study)

The Diploma of Japanese Studies is centred on a core of compulsory papers that emphasise the development of a firm foundation in Japanese language skills and an understanding of traditional and contemporary culture as well as modern society, politics and business.

A choice of Japanese language and culture papers and general studies papers are available to meet the requirements for the Diploma (DJAST). Weekly contact hours (up to a maximum of 16) in Japanese papers will depend on the choice of papers.

Aude Mona Tepuamatahitu Ferté Tahiti DJAST Graduate Opportunities in Japan for Kiwi and International Students After graduating from the Diploma of Japanese Studies (DJAST), Aude Mona Tepuamatahitu Ferté has decided to cross-credit her Diploma papers to IPC's Degree, staying on at IPC for another two years to complete her Bachelor of International Studies majoring in Japanese. Once she has mastered Japanese, Aude will have the option of working with Japanese visitors to Tahiti or in New Zealand, Japan or France. Aude has also been selected to participate in an exchange to International Pacific University (IPU), IPC's sister university in Okayama, Japan for one semester. She hopes the experience will help her to improve her knowledge of Japanese culture and use of the language.

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