Japanese

Japanese language is one of the popular languages in the world. Many people are fascinated by Japanese people, culture and innovations. Here are some features of Japanese language that makes Japanese language different from other languages in the world:

·       Orthography: Japanese language is written in a combination of three scripts unlike other major world languages that are based on a single script.

·       Accent and pronunciation: Compared to other languages the sounds in Japanese language are uncomplicated and simple. In Japanese words, the emphasis is on one syllable that is pronounced prominently compared to other syllables.

·       Verbs: Most languages have verbs based on tenses. Japanese language has additional verbs based on varying degrees of politeness.

·       Courteousness: There are different words and verbs in Japanese language that can be used for expressing respect in various degree.

·       Particles: There are 188 Japanese particles which are short words that hold the potential to change the meaning of the sentence.

Students can pursue BA, MA, PhD, Diploma, Postgraduate, and Certification courses in Japanese language. Different Japanese language courses address varying levels of proficiency and learning goals. These are a few typical categories of Japanese language instruction:
Courses for Beginners: These are meant for people who know very little or nothing about Japanese at all. Usually, they go over fundamental grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and phrases that are necessary for daily conversation.
Intermediate Courses: Building on foundational language knowledge, intermediate courses seek to increase vocabulary, sharpen grammar, and improve students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. They frequently concentrate on bigger subjects and more intricate speech patterns.
Advanced Courses: Learners having a strong foundation in the language are suited for advanced Japanese courses. Their objectives are to enhance language proficiency, broaden cultural awareness, and get students ready for advanced-level examinations or specialised fields like business Japanese.

Conversational classes: The goal of conversational Japanese classes is to build fluency and confidence in speaking with native speakers while emphasising spoken communication skills. Frequently, these classes incorporate role-plays, group discussions, and simulated real-world situations.

Japanese or Nihongo language is the official language of Japan. It is a member of Japonic language family. It is also known as a language isolate. Candidates can pursue Japanese courses in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral levels of education. The study of languages falls under the domain of Humanities and Arts, therefore, various Arts degrees such as Diploma in Japanese, BA in Japanese and MA in Japanese can be pursued by candidates.

The duration of a Japanese course depends on the course level. UG course in Japanese is of 3 years and PG course in Japanese is of 2 years. A candidate can pursue Japanese courses either in regular mode or in distance or correspondence mode of education.