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Extramural programme

The Extramural Programme in Japanese language and culture has been running successfully for several decades. The classes are taught by a very experienced native-speaker instructor, Dr Inoue Keiko. Three proficiency levels of evening classes are available, for complete beginners, post-beginners and intermediate learners. These courses are fee-paying (€395 per course, payable in advance) and are designed for the general public. All classes take place in the Arts Building.

(Please note that registered undergraduate and postgraduate TCD students should apply for the Broad Curriculum and extracurricular Japanese modules rather than the extramural programme.)

Japanese Extramural Courses, 2023/24 academic year

Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture

This course teaches a basic 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.

Thursday 6:30-8:30pm starting 14th September 2022, Room 3071, Arts Building

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

Post-beginners Japanese Language and Culture

Tuesday 6:30-8.30pm starting 12th September 2023, Room 4053, Arts Building

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture

This course is appropriate for learners who already have the basics of Japanese under their belt, and are ready to consolidate their proficiency in spoken and written Japanese, including the use of honorific forms. It is appropriate for learners who have completed the Leaving Certificate or equivalent in Japanese.

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm starting 13th September 2023, Room 4018, Arts Building

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

	Japanese Extramural Courses	2023/24 academic year
Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture	This course teaches a basic 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.	Thursday 6:30-8:30pm starting 14 September 2023, Room 3071, Arts Building 24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)
Post-beginners Japanese Language and Culture	Continuing from the introduction to Japanese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of Japanese culture are also explored.	Tuesday 6:30-8.30pm starting 12th September 2023, Room 4053, Arts Building 24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)
Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture	This course is appropriate for learners who already have the basics of Japanese under their belt, and are ready to consolidate their proficiency in spoken and written Japanese, including the use of honorific forms. It is appropriate for learners who have completed the Leaving Certificate or equivalent in Japanese.	Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm starting 13th September 2023, Room 4018, Arts Building 24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

Reserve a place in the 2023/24 Japanese Extramural Programme

STEP 1: Send us your contact details

Please complete download an application form here, to be emailed to clcsinfo@tcd.ie.

STEP 2: Pay the course fee

Please select the first option in the menu below to make an electronic payment (by credit card, debit card or PayPal).

We invite you to note the following:

The course fee is strictly non-refundable once the course has commenced.
Payments by cheque or postal order, made payable to TCD No. 1 Account, are also accepted.
Reduced fee for unemployed persons and those in receipt of social welfare pension: supporting documentation to be provided at the time of payment.
Courses only take place if the number of enrolments is not viable. Course fees are refunded in this unlikely event.
Please note that you must be 18 years of age or older to enrol in this Extramural Programme.
For further details of the Extramural Programme please consult the Extramural Courses page