The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor's Program in Japanese Language and Literature comprehensively covers the basic structures of the Japanese language and the wide range of Japanese literature. The main goal of the program is to provide students with a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, written and oral communication skills, and to enable them to study various periods and styles of Japanese literature.
The curriculum usually includes the following main topics:
Grammar and Basic Language Skills: In these courses, the basic grammar rules, vocabulary and expressive forms of Japanese are taught. Students learn basic sentence structures, verb conjugations and features of the language.
Reading and Writing Skills: These modules teach students the Japanese alphabet (hiragana, katakana and kanji) and develop their reading and writing skills. Text analysis and writing in various genres are also practiced.
Listening and Speaking Skills: In these lessons, students develop their ability to communicate and understand in everyday spoken language. Language is practiced through interactive activities such as role-play, discussion and presentations.
Japanese Literature: Different periods and major works of Japanese literature from the classical period to modern times. Traditional poetry forms such as haiku and tanka, Edo period literature, and modern novels and stories are the focus of these courses.
Japanese Culture and History: These courses provide students with an overview of Japanese culture and history. Traditional and modern Japanese society, cultural traditions and historical events are the main topics of these courses.
Applied Language Courses: These courses allow students to use their language skills in real-world scenarios. Such courses may include language labs, conversation clubs and Japanese activities.
Advanced Language and Literature Courses: In the advanced stages of the program, students deepen their knowledge by studying more complex language structures and literary works. Critical thinking and analytical skills are developed.
The program also provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have learned in practice by offering study or internship opportunities in Japan. This allows students to put their language skills to good use and experience Japanese culture more deeply.
This curriculum teaches students Japanese language and literature in detail, while also preparing them for relevant career paths and increasing their cultural understanding.