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Japan is the world’s third-largest economy, and many of the world’s top business organisations are Japanese. Japan is one of the largest exporters and importers globally and has a large financial sector. Japan has a distinct culture, with Japanese popular culture, including anime and manga, being popular around the world, but having particular influence in East and Southeast Asia.

Japanese modules for 2025/26 are offered at Beginner and Elementary levels.

Only credit-bearing modules are offered in 2025/26. Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

The modules offered in 2025-26 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.

 Japanese Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4041 (15 credits) 
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (22nd September – 12th December 2025)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: Mon & Wed 11am-1pm (Bancroft 3.17)

 Japanese Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN4040 (30 credits) 
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: Mon & Wed 11am-1pm (Semester 1: in Bancroft 3.17, Semester 2: in Bancroft 2.07)

  Japanese Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4042 (15 credits)
  • For: Learners with level A1. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (26th January –17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: Mon & Wed 11am-1pm (Bancroft 2.07)

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.

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