The aim of the course is to enable students with a good basic knowledge of Japanese to develop the four skills further.  Students should then be able to...

The aim of the course is to enable students with a good basic knowledge of Japanese to develop the four skills further.  Students should then be able to communicate in all situations within Japanese speaking countries. 

On completion of the course students will be able to converse with native speakers, follow debates and give presentations relating to their degree as well as discussing current issues (local and worldwide) using more complex and linguistically accurate structures (different types of discourse, register). Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context.  Language learning skills, including autonomous learning and how to approach authentic material, will be further enhanced.  Various transferable skills will also be covered. 

For full module details please see the CLIE language modules site at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/study/modules.

The aim of the course is to give students an opportunity to revise their survival skills and acquire more sophisticated ways of dealing with practical matters. This includes revision and consolidation of vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and phonetics. The course is designed for intermediate level students requiring the language for studying abroad for a short period (e.g. 2-3 months). The course comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the Japanese language and its use in academic environments, such as attending cultural events and taking notes related to their studies.  The course covers academic culture and university life to prepare students for a short study period in Japanese-speaking countries.  Students will develop critical thinking and read academic texts.  This will be related back to the student’s degree subject. The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistic structures (a variety of styles and registers from a range of appropriate authentic academic material).  Various transferable skills will also be further developed.

For full module details please see the CLIE language modules site at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/study/modules