Introduction to Japanese Linguistics

Education facts

Code: JP1301

This course focuses on basic structural features of the Japanese language, in order to facilitate students’ learning in Japanese language courses and/or the teaching of Japanese as 2nd language. A brief survey of the nature of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics) and other related areas such as pragmatics, lexicon, and writing system will be discussed.

Entry requirements

JP1200, Japanese, Intermediate Course, 30 credits, or similar.

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.

• Introduction to Japanese Linguistics

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %