Japanese: Topics in Japanese Linguistics

Education facts

Code: JAPS01

Are you curious about how the Japanese language works in depth? Do you want to understand how linguists conduct research – and maybe try it yourself? This course offers a unique opportunity to dive into Japanese linguistics and develop your academic skills. The course focuses on Japanese and East Asian linguistics. You will learn how researchers study language, what questions they ask, and what methods they use. You will also practice reading, discussing, and writing about linguistic texts – both orally and in writing. The course language is English. This course is suitable for anyone interested in language, especially Japanese, and who wants to deepen their understanding of how language works and is analysed. It is mandatory for students enrolled in the Master's program in Language and Linguistics with a specialization in Japanese, but it can also be taken as a standalone course.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must have passed 120 credits in Japanese, or 90 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from within Linguistics (General Linguistics or Phonetics), or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Japanese: Topics in Japanese Linguistics

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %