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Japanese Studies
Minor
Japanese Studies
日本研究
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Public and International Affairs
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

Aims of Minor
The Minor in Japanese Studies aims to develop students’ understanding of Japan through an attractive range of social science, humanities, and language courses. The programme will enhance students’ knowledge of Japan, and contribute to their professional growth and career prospects.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs)
Upon successful completion of this Minor Degree, students should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of aspects of traditional and contemporary Japan. 
  2. Apply knowledge of Japanese society and languages to their professional careers.

Minor Requirements (15 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25


1.    Core Courses (6 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PIA2914Introduction to Japanese Society3
PIA3544 East Asia and Globalization3

 2.    Electives (9 credit units)
Any 3 courses from the following electives.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
PIA2073 Understanding Culture in Japan and China through Film3*
PIA2917An Introduction to Modern Japanese Literature3
PIA3810JStudy Tour3**
PIA3908Japan and Cultural Globalisation3
PIA4921Japanese Culture3
LC2930Japanese Language - Level 13
LC2931Japanese Language - Level 23
LC3932Japanese Language - Level 33
LC3933Japanese Language - Level 43
LC4994Japanese Language - Level 53
LC4995Japanese Language - Level 63

* Students from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences should be aware that, as stipulated in Point 4.7.3 of the Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, the credit units gained through PIA2073, a College-specified course, would “count only once toward the total credits attained by the student, regardless of the number of requirements this course serves to fulfil.” For further details, please see: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/regu/regu_ugar.htm.  

** PIA3810J Study Tour applies only to where the destination is Japan.


Additional Information
  1. Note that some courses will only be offered once throughout one or two academic years. You are highly recommended to plan ahead your study schedule.