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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.)

Evening Class Information will be Updated and Open for Applications: End of JULY 2026

Japanese Extramural Courses, 2024/25 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 12th September 2024,

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

Post-beginners 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.

Tuesday 6:30-8.30pm starting 10th September 2024

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 11th September 2024,

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

 

  Japanese Extramural Courses 2025/26 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 18th September 2025,

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

Beginners Japanese

 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 16th September 2025,

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)

Intermediate Japanese

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 17th September 2025,

24 week course (2 terms x 12 weeks)