# Advanced Japanese II
**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/jk/jka820?semester=VT2026&eventcode=28032
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue?q=&internationalStudents=%5B%22true%22%5D&forcedReasonCode=%5B%220%22%5D
The aim of the course is to further the student's Japanese language skills within an academic context, on an advanced level.
The course aims to train the student in written skills and to idenpendently read, understand and summarize Japanese scientific texts.
## [Course structure](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52688b)
The focus is on the analysis of language use from a cognitive linguistic perspective. The course aims to train the ability to understand the interaction between syntax and semantics, language and thought which are applied in the learning process of the Japanese language.
### Teaching Format
The instruction consists of seminars. Attendance at all instruction is obligatory. The instruction is given in Japanese.
### Course details and resources
Course infromation, details and literature lists can be found in the learning platform Athena.
Please note that only registred students have access to downloadable resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
### Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of two written assignments.
#### Examiner
[Mitsuyo Kuwano Lidén](https://www.su.se/english/profiles/kuwan-1.182997)
## [Schedule](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268da)
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.
We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course,
your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
- [Schedule JKA820 Spring semester 2026 Day-time 25%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_28032_VT2026&startdate=20251220&enddate=20260905&l=en&h2=2 "Link to schedule - opens in new window")
## [Course literature](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268f0)
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
## [Course reports](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268f2)
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## [Contact](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52690b)
Do you have questions about the courses in Asian languages and cultures?
Student Councelor:\
[exp.asien@su.se](mailto:exp.asien@su.se)
Director of Studies:\
[Johan Fresk](mailto:johan.fresk@su.se)
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## Spring 2026 | Period 1 | Day-time, 25% | On campus | For international students
7.5 credits
Spring 2026
Period 1Day-time, 25%On campusFor international students
Beginning/EndPlease view course schedule for exact dates
week commencing
18/01/2026 - 06/06/2026
Held every spring
Closed for application
Information about late application[Applies only to certain courses](https://www.su.se/english/education/how-to-apply/important-dates/late-application-1.506150)
Course code: JKA820
Application code: SU-28032
Level
Master's level
Language
English
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in Asian Languages and cultures, or the equivalent thereof, including a thesis of 15 credits in Japanese. English 6.
Selection
No selection.
[Syllabus - legal document](#)
Tuition fee
Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK.
[More information on tuition fees](https://www.su.se/english/education/how-to-apply/costs-fees-and-scholarships)
Subject
[Japanese](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/education-subjects/language-and-linguistics/japanese)
Area of interest
[Language and Linguistics](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/education-subjects/language-and-linguistics)
Department responsible for education
[Department of Asian and Middle Eastern and Studies](http://www.su.se/asia)
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