Minors

Japanese Studies

Minor	Japanese Studies 日本研究
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Public and International Affairs

Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

Aims of Minor

This minor program aims to develop students’ language proficiency in Japanese and to enhance their understanding on Japanese culture. Students can study a series of Japanese courses through-out their university life. We believe that students can use the knowledge of the Japanese language and culture to become acquainted with the context and development of Sino-Japanese Studies and Asian Studies. In addition, students are expected to enhance their professional growth, competiveness and career prospects.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Minor Degree, students should be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency of Japanese language when working or communicating with people from Japan.
Apply knowledge of Japanese traditional and modern cultures to their professional careers.

Minor Requirements (18 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2022/23

1. Core Courses (12 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
LC2930	Japanese Language - Level 1	3
LC2931	Japanese Language - Level 2	3
PIA3908	Japan and Cultural Globalisation	3
PIA4921	Japanese Culture	3

2. Electives (6 credit units)
Any 2 courses from the following electives.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
PIA2914	Introduction to Japanese Society	3
PIA2917	An Introduction to Modern Japanese Literature	3
PIA3544	Comparative Management: China, Japan, and South Korea	3
PIA3810J	Study Tour	3	Applies only to where the destination is Japan
LC3932	Japanese Language - Level 3	3
LC3933	Japanese Language - Level 4	3
LC4994	Japanese Language - Level 5	3
LC4995	Japanese Language - Level 6	3

Additional Information

Note that some courses will only be offered once throughout one or two academic years. You are highly recommended to plan ahead your study schedule.
PIA3810J AIS Study Tour applies only to where the destination is Japan.
Students, who had studied the two core elementary language courses or equivalent [i.e. LC2930 (or AIS2930) and LC2931 (or AIS2931)] previously, should contact the language course coordinator to get prior approval to take other two elective courses to form the minor degree during the add/drop period. A placement test will be arranged for students who intend to enroll in higher level language courses.
Students, who hold an associate degree or a diploma in Japanese Studies or equivalent, should contact the minor programme coordinator to get prior approval to take other two elective courses (i.e. LC4995 (or AIS4995) AND PIA2914/2917/3544/3810J) to form the minor degree.