2 - Japanese ab initio

Course summary

Why study Japanese? Studying Japanese gives students an opportunity to discover customs and traditions of Japan. Studying topics such as Festivals will allow them to widen their understanding of Japan and will encourage them to have an open mind about cultural differences and beliefs. Students will be able to compare their own culture to Japan. 1. Japan has the 3rd largest economy in the world. 2. Knowing Japanese will set you apart from the crowd and will bring business opportunities. 3. Japanese is a gateway to other Asian languages & cultures. 4. Japanese-speakers are the Internet's 3rd largest language group. 5. Japanese cultural exports are exploding. Japanese links to a variety of different professions and career pathways. Japanese (combined with another subject) also can be beneficial to a range of other fields, including, but not limited to: Tourism, Business, Journalism, Law, Education, Marketing and Animation.