Bachelor of Arts
Japanese
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese†)
Campus: Cairns; Townsville
Mode: on campus; full time or part time
Duration: 3 years full time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC codes: Cairns 321031; Townsville 311031
†
also available within the Bachelor of Languages, see ‘Languages’ on page 32
Why study Japanese?
Your study
The Japanese language has acquired world-wide importance because of
the position Japan occupies as the third largest economy in the world. After
China, Japan is Australia’s second most-important trading partner, and
Singapore’s fourth most-important trading partner. A dramatic growth in
trade and tourism between Australia and Japan over the last 20 years has
given Japanese speakers an edge in the international business arena, and
the travel and tourism industries.
This course caters for students who have studied a language through
school and wish to continue their Japanese language development or for
those students who are complete beginners in a second language. Study
involves speaking, reading and listening skills and in second and third year,
students are able to pursue intermediate and advanced studies in Japanese.
Asian languages do present a challenge to native English speakers, but the
Japanese program at JCU has a long history of success in helping students
to overcome such hurdles. Like any other endeavour in higher education,
the bigger the challenge, the greater the opportunity.
Major overview
JCU’s Bachelor of Arts major in Japanese is designed to give students a
deeper understanding of Japan, its language, culture and history through a
Bachelor of Arts framework.
Students can choose to combine this major with another Bachelor of Arts
major (double major). To add further value it is possible to combine the
Bachelor of Arts with another degree (see Joint degree opportunities).
Major highlights
Students are encouraged to gain a second major in an Arts or Social
Science area, thereby providing a further distinguishing feature to their
course.
For full course outline details, visit www.jcu.edu.au/courses
Joint degree opportunities
Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a
reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of
Arts (Japanese) can be combined with:
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Law
• Bachelor of Science.
For further details, visit page 46.
Language students receive practical reading, writing and listening
experience with the aid of highly-qualified foreign language experts.
Teaching is by mixed-mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face
tutorials, seminars and online resources.
Career opportunities
The ability to speak a second language greatly expands career
opportunities. Graduates find employment within Australia and overseas
in government and non-government organisations requiring foreign
language skills for trade negotiations, treaties, security, environment,
international aid and human rights, and in business and tourism. With
additional qualifications, language professionals can also develop careers in
education, law, communications and journalism.
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