Japanese- a window to the vibrancy of Enterprise and Culture
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Japan
4-Years NEP 2020 Compliant UG Program
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Japanese Language typically covers a range of subjects to provide a comprehensive understanding of the language, culture, history, and literature of Japan. Courses are structured to enhance proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Japanese. Levels may vary from beginner to advance. Studies delve into various aspects of Japanese culture & society, including history, art, religion, literature, pop culture (such as anime and manga), traditions and societal norms. Curriculum includes analysis and exploration of classic and contemporary Japanese literature, including novels, poetry, and other literary forms while focussing on understanding the structure, grammar, and phonetics of the Japanese language through linguistic studies.
Did You Know?
- Japan’s economy is the fourth largest in the world with GDP of $4.07 trillion, and its GDP per capita was $32.86 thousand.
- Japan was the first country in Asia to achieve developed country status.
- Japan is the leader in many sectors like automobiles, animation, consumer electronics, computers, optical media, semiconductor manufacturing, infrastructure, shipbuilding, and many more.
- Japan is the third largest foreign direct investor in India.
- The total number of Japanese companies registered in India as of October, 2022 is 1,400
- Prominent Japanese brands such as Sony, Honda, Panasonic, Hitachi, Toshiba, Sanyo, Casio, Canon, Minolta, Pioneer, Nikon, Fujitsu, Suzuki, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and hundreds of more have entered the Indian market in in a wide range of sectors and still expanding.
Programme Overview
The NEP 2020 envisions an education system aligned with local, national, and global standards, aiming to boost attendance and reduce dropout rates. In line with this vision, KIIT DU’s School of Liberal Studies has developed a comprehensive Four-Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP) in Japanese, offering flexible entry and exit points for Certificates, Diplomas, or Degrees. The FYUP Japanese 2025 curriculum goes beyond traditional literary studies, integrating courses that enhance soft skills, vocational expertise, and employability. Spanning eight semesters, the program fosters interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and research skills, preparing students to thrive in a dynamic global landscape. The final year emphasizes research, paving the way for seamless progression into advanced studies and PhD pursuits.
Structure of NEP 2020 (as per UGC)
The UG program will consist of the following categories of courses and the minimum credit requirements for 3-year UG and 4-year UG (Honors) or UG (Honors with Research) programmes are given below (FYUP UGC NEP 2020, P. 19-20):
Sl. No. | Broad Category of Course | Minimum Credit Requirement | |
3 Years UG | 4 Years UG | ||
1. | Major (Core) | 60 | 80 |
2. | Minor Stream (Core Course) | 24 | 32 |
3. | Multidisciplinary | 09 | 09 |
4. | Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC | 08 | 08 |
5. | Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) | 09 | 09 |
6. | Value Added Courses common for all UG (VAC) | 06-08 | 06-08 |
7. | Summer Internship (SI) | 02-04 | 02-04 |
8. | *Research Project / Dissertation (R&D) | 12 | |
9. | Total | 120 | 160 |
Table 1: Minimum Credit Requirements to Award Degree under Each Category
*Note: Honors students not undertaking research will do 3 courses for 12 credits in lieu of a research project / Dissertation.