The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Japanese Foundation is available to anyone wishing to learn a foreign language. No prior knowledge of the language is required as we cater for foundation up to advanced level. In addition, you may select to study more than one language. In each language you will study the four macro-skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will critique and analyse written texts, films, and television programs to enhance your knowledge of your chosen language and its associated culture.

Japan is the second largest economy in the world, a weighty title that gives the country’s language world-wide importance. After China, Japan is Australia’s second most important trading partner and relations between the two countries as democracies in the Asia-Pacific rim are intensely close – another reason why, going forward, it’s important Australians are fluent speakers of Japanese. Knowing how to speak, read and write in a foreign language adds value to any degree, and improves your career prospects. You will be able to apply for employment in Australia and overseas in government and non-government organisations and businesses requiring skills in negotiation related to trade, treaties, security, environment, or international aid and human rights. Language professionals also develop careers in communications, journalism, education TESOL (Languages Other Than English and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), hospitality and tourism, and interpretation services.