Japanese
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 2026/27 are offered at Beginner and Elementary levels.
Only credit-bearing modules are offered in 2026/27, i.e., modules counting towards a student's undergraduate degree programme, where a programme allows students to take a credit-bearing language elective. Extracurricular, non-credit bearing language modules for students, staff or members of the public will not be offered in 2026/27.
All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. Japanese modules are one semester long, have 44 taught classroom hours and are worth 15 credits.
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The modules offered in 2026-27 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.
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.
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 (21st September – 11th December 2026)
- Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
- Class times: TBC
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 (25th January –16th April 2027)
- Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
- Class times: TBC