# Advanced japanese I
**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/jk/jka810?semester=HT2025&eventcode=28070
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue?q=&internationalStudents=%5B%22true%22%5D&forcedReasonCode=%5B%220%22%5D
The course consists of the first semester of Japanese language studies on an advanced level.
The course develops in-depth proficiency in the Japanese language at an advanced level by putting emphasis on oral academic skills, stretching from summarizing scholarly texts to giving academic presentations and engaging in seminar discussions through critical thinking.
## [Course structure](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52688b)
After having completed the course, students are expected to be able to read and understand texts related to East Asia in general and Japan in particular. During the last part of the course the student will orally give an account for and discuss the chosen texts.
### Teaching Format
The teaching consists of seminars.
Attendance is mandatory.
### Course planning and resources
Course details, planning and literature for Autumn 26 can be found in the learning platform Canvas.
### Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of two oral presentations.
For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. The course description will be made available at least one month before the course starts.
#### Examiner
Examiner: Mitsuyo Kuwano Lidén
## [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 JKA810 Autumn semester 2025 Day-time 25%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_28070_HT2025&startdate=20250802&enddate=20260417&l=en&h2=2 "Link to schedule - opens in new window")
- [Schedule JKA810 Spring semester 2026 Day-time 25%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_OM060_VT2026&startdate=20251220&enddate=20260905&l=en&h2=2 "Link to schedule - opens in new window")
- [Schedule JKA810 Autumn semester 2026 Day-time 25%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_28068_HT2026&startdate=20260801&enddate=20270416&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)
Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.
## [Contact](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52690b)
Do you have questions about the courses in Japanese?
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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## Autumn 2025 | Period 1 | Day-time, 25% | On campus | For international students
7.5 credits
Autumn 2025Spring 2026Autumn 2026
Period 1Day-time, 25%On campusFor international students
Beginning/EndPlease view course schedule for exact dates
week commencing
31/08/2025 - 17/01/2026
Held every autumn
Closed for application
Course code: JKA810
Application code: SU-28070
Level
Master's level
Language
English (primary) and Japanese
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in Asian Languages and Cultures, or the equivalent, including a thesis of 15 credits with Japanese specialization. Swedish upper secondary school course 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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