Japanese Studies

On this module you'll consider the evolution of the Asia Pacific as a region of growing international significance within a global and historical context. You'll get an overview of the diversity, differences, divisions and commonalities that make up the region. You'll also understand the people, their issues and their achievements within the region.

This module aims to analyse the interaction between different forms of popular culture in East Asia through a variety of theories, case studies and frameworks. You will understand how popular culture can reinforce or challenge established social order.

This module introduces Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and basic communication skills for beginners, focusing equally on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It also gives you self-study skills for continued language learning and cultural competence.

This module will introduce you to the study of Japan, its history, culture, traditions and society and a variety of interpretative approaches to Japan, from both Western and Japanese perspectives. You'll then have opportunities to carry out research in this area.

This module will develop the skills required in the study of humanities at university. You'll be introduced to specific subjects such as History, Philosophy or Politics. The module covers these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of humanities-based inquiry. You'll develop employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

This module will:

• Develop the skills required in the study of social science subjects at University.
• Introduce you to the nature of these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of social science-based inquiry.
• Enable you to develop and practice employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

You'll look at Asia Pacific cultural interactions and changes in a global and historical way. You'll look at how Western and Asian perceptions in a range of contexts like business and culture differ. You'll also look at the tensions in East-West cultural exchanges.

The module analyses the chronology and interpretations of Taiwan within the Asia Pacific. You will learn about Taiwan's history, values, and limitations through case studies, methodologies, and written assessments. This module will help prepare possible dissertation topics.

This module builds on your previous language skills. You'll develop your ability to communicate in Japanese across various contexts. You'll also deepen your understanding of Japanese culture, and develop as an independent learner and language user.

This module aims to help you achieve confidence and competence in Japanese communication across various contexts. You'll enhance your analytical skills for understanding Japanese society and culture. You'll also develop more as an independent learner and language user.

This module explores aspects of Japanese society to prepare you for the period abroad by enhancing your understanding of various aspects of Japanese society through language activities.

This module will address the range of employability and global citizenship skills required for undergraduate success and graduate level attributes. You'll develop skills associated with employability and global citizenship in a field relevant to your chosen course through practical project-based learning, and/or applied Humanities.

This module aims to support you in your development of the academic skills required to succeed in your undergraduate studies. The module will address the range of research skills required for undergraduate success.

The module explores international relations in the Asia Pacific. It will draw on realism, liberalism, and constructivism to, consider the role of regional powers, including Japan, China, and both Koreas, as well as US influence. You will study the imposition of colonialism and responses to contemporary challenges.

Analyse the processes of modernisation and colonial or imperial legacies within the region as well as their impacts on sustainable development. Compare, contrast and analyse the different paths and processes of socio-political, economic, environmental development within the region.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

This module greatly expands your ability to communicate in a wide range of interactive and formal situations. Topics and accompanying materials will be carefully selected to increase your understanding of contemporary Japanese society and working environment, with content varying year-on-year to reflect the most up-to-date situations.

The aim of this module is to build on your period abroad experience. You will learn and further develop your language skills to communicate with confidence, fluency and accuracy.

In this module you will read and analyse Japanese texts of various types. You will develop advanced skills in language processing by analysing cultural issues in Japanese society.

On this module you will complete a lengthy piece of translation (from a modern language into English). The module will enable you to contend with challenges of translation against the background of a detailed study of a specialised subject.