Guideline:

Japanese language studies at the University of Victoria is an intensive, four-semester program equivalent to a standard four-year program. In-class time is seven hours per week (one hour of which is allocated to Language Lab or Tutorial work); students are advised to allocate sufficient time for homework as well. Note that credit for each semester is 3 units rather than the usual 1 1/2 . The courses are PAAS 130 (JAPA149), PAAS 131 (JAPA150), PAAS 230 (JAPA249) and PAAS 330 (JAPA311), as well as a number of upper-level courses intended to help advanced students improve their reading, writing and conversation skills. The textbook used for the first three courses is Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese: Genki (げんき), volume I and volume II, and Intermediate Japanese (中級の日本語) for PAAS 330 (PAAS330), both by the Japan Times.

Guideline for Registering the Japanese Language Courses

Students have a responsibility to register in an appropriate course for your level. The program cannot guarantee space in the course, if you need to change course later due to inappropriateness in the level of your ability. Thus, it is very IMPORTANT for students to read the following information and find the best class for you.


ARE YOU:

  1. Uvic students who are continuing their Japanese language study at Uvic
  2. New students who do not have any prior Japanese language background
  3. New students who have studied Japanese language at High School
  4. New students with college transfer credits
  5. New students with other background (Students who have studied by themselves, who have lived in Japan for a certain length of time, etc.)
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  1. Uvic students who are continuing their Japanese language study at Uvic

    2. Students who have studied Japanese language course at Uvic and received a proceed grade to the next level, register for the next level the course(s). Students without proceed grade may have to repeat the same course again. For further information on language courses, see the course information.

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  2. New students who do not have any prior Japanese language background

    3. Register PAAS 130 (JAPA149) class.

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  3. New students who have studied Japanese language at High School

    4. Students who completed Japanese 12 and have written the Provincial Exam

    Provincial Exam Score Placement
    80% or above PAAS 131 (JAPA 150)
    65%-80% PAAS 131 (JAPA 150) or PAAS 130 (JAPA 149) (accelerated), based on Placement Test results
    Less than 65% PAAS 130 (JAPA 149)

    * Students took Japanese 12 and wrote Provincial Exam, but havenft studied for a few year can write Placement Test to see which course is best suited for you.

    Students who completed only Japanese 11 or lower:

    Register PAAS 130 (JAPA 149).

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  4. New students with college transfer credits

    5. Students who have completed and achieved a grade of B from college courses, register for the next level. Students whose foundation knowledge is weak are recommended to repeat the same level. See the course for the details.

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  5. New students with other background (Students who have studied by themselves, who have lived in Japan for a certain length of time, etc.)

    6. Must take the Placement Test to determine the best class to match with your current level. Contact our program to take the test.

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