这个具有挑战性和不同程度的学位使您可以从头学习两种主要的世界语言，并在国外学习两年。核心模块将以两种语言培养您的技能，并向您介绍每个国家的文化和历史。您还将从广泛的可选模块中进行选择，以探讨这两个迷人国家和东亚的历史，文化，商业惯例，宗教和政治。但是，该学位最激动人心的因素是有机会在中国度过一年，在日本度过一秒钟，从而提高您的语言能力并获得中日文化的第一手经验。您可以学习东亚宗教或日本文化史，当代中国非营利部门的兴起或中日关系的复杂动态。您甚至可以尝试翻译或口译。这是发展语言技能并深入了解世界上两个最大经
China and Japan are the dominant powers in East Asia, playing a significant role in global politics, economics and society. This course offers you the opportunity to attain a high level of proficiency in both languages, and to gain a deep understanding of their history and cultures. It will equip you with the skills, knowledge and intercultural awareness to pursue a range of exciting global career opportunities on graduation.In this varied and challenging course, you’ll learn Chinese and Japanese from beginners’ level, or intermediate if you have prior knowledge of either language. You’ll learn about Chinese and Japanese history, culture and society and the ways in which both countries are embedded in the East Asian region. But the most exciting element of the degree is the chance to spend one year in Japan and another in China, improving your language skills and gaining first-hand experience of these cultures and societies to enrich your understanding of these fascinating countries.During the upper years of your course, you’ll take advanced modules in both languages, which use authentic materials and offer training in translation. Alongside these, you’ll develop your critical thinking and research skills as you choose optional modules exploring various aspects of Chinese, Japanese and East Asian Studies, ranging from literature and visual cultures through to political economy and international relations. You’ll undertake a final-year project on a topic of your choosing, designed to showcase your knowledge and skills.Specialist facilitiesWith four libraries on campus, you’ll find space for study, group work and research. Our Chinese collection is one of the best collections of modern Chinese books in the country, alongside our Japanese holdings and a growing East Asian Studies and Thai collection. The world-class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. You’ll have access to free classes and workshops so you can learn how to find resources and develop your study skills.Our Language Zone gives you access to free learning resources, including space for personal study, language learning software, and video, audio, books and magazines. You'll also have access to our translation computer labs equipped with specialist software and our interpreter training booths to explore different career options.Take a look around our libraries:Brotherton Library Laidlaw Library Edward Boyle Library