Japanese Language

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Japanese Language
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 29870
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

It is designed to produce graduates who are not only fluent in Japanese but also skilled in professional translation and intercultural communication.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, graduates are expected to demonstrate:
  • Advanced Linguistic Proficiency: Mastery of Japanese communication, including the three writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji) and complex honorific (Keigo) structures.
  • Translation & Interpreting Excellence: The ability to translate specialized texts (technical, economic, and diplomatic) and perform oral interpretation between Japanese and Arabic.
  • Intercultural Competence: A deep understanding of Japanese social norms, business etiquette, and cultural history to facilitate “Japanese for mutual understanding”.
  • Critical Thinking & Research: Competence in using modern linguistic tools and conducting academic research in translation studies.
  • Professional Readiness: Preparedness to enter the labor market as skilled professionals capable of managing international partnerships.

Requirements

  • Academic Qualification: A high school diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution with a typical minimum GPA of 90% for strong consideration.
  • Standardized Tests:
    • General Aptitude Test (GAT): Required for Saudi nationals.
    • Achievement Test (SAAT): Used in calculating the composite score for competitive track entry.
  • Composite Score: Admission is based on a weighted score of high school GPA, GAT, and SAAT results.
  • Common First Year (CFY): Students typically enter the Humanities Track for the first year. Specialized major selection (Japanese) occurs after successfully completing this year based on academic performance.
  • Age Limit: Applicants must be under 25 years of age at the time of application.
  • Departmental Test: The  College of Humanities and Social Sciences may require students to pass a specific departmental entrance test.

Program Structure

Common First Year

First Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory / Optional Credit Hours University / College / Department
ENGL 100 English Language Compulsory 6 University
FGB 101 Fitness and Health Culture Compulsory 1 University
NHG 101 University Skills Compulsory 3 University
STAT 102 Introduction to Statistics Compulsory 3 University
TQN 102 Computer Skills Compulsory 3 University


First Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
ARB 118 Reading Skills Compulsory 2 College
161 Listening and Speaking 1 Compulsory 4 Department
162 Writing 1 Compulsory 4 Department
165 Grammar 1 Compulsory 4 Department
166 Vocabulary 1 Compulsory 2 Department


Second Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
ARB 100 Writing Skills Compulsory 2 College
261 Listening and Speaking 2 Compulsory 3 Department
262 Writing 2 Compulsory 3 Department
263 Grammar 2 Compulsory 4 Department
264 Vocabulary 2 Compulsory 2 Department
265 Reading 1 Compulsory 2 Department


Second Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
ARB 234 Grammar 1 Compulsory 3 College
277 Listening and Speaking 3 Compulsory 3 Department
278 Writing 3 Compulsory 3 Department
273 Grammar 3 Compulsory 3 Department
274 Vocabulary 3 Compulsory 2 Department
275 Reading 2 Compulsory 2 Department


Third Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
ARB 255 Specialized Writing Compulsory 2 College
361 Listening and Speaking 4 Compulsory 3 Department
362 Writing 4 Compulsory 3 Department
363 Grammar 4 Compulsory 3 Department
365 Introduction to Linguistics Compulsory 2 Department
366 Japanese Language Culture 1 Compulsory 2 Department
367 Introduction to Translation Compulsory 2 Department


Third Year– Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
ARB 350 Applied Stylistics Compulsory 3 College
371 Listening and Speaking 5 Compulsory 3 Department
372 Writing 5 Compulsory 3 Department
373 Grammar 5 Compulsory 3 Department
375 Written Translation 1 Compulsory 4 Department
376 Japanese Language Culture 2 Compulsory 2 Department


Fourth Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
461 Oral Translation 1 Compulsory 2 Department
462 Advanced Writing 1 Compulsory 2 Department
463 Advanced Linguistic Structures 1 Compulsory 2 Department
466 Contrastive Culture 1 Compulsory 2 Department
467 Issues and Problems in Translation Compulsory 2 Department
468 Written Translation 2 Compulsory 4 Department
469 Introduction to Stylistics Compulsory 2 Department


Fourth Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Unit
471 Oral Translation 2 Compulsory 2 Department
472 Advanced Writing 2 Compulsory 2 Department
473 Advanced Linguistic Structures 2 Compulsory 2 Department
476 Contrastive Culture 2 Compulsory 2 Department
477 Computer Applications in Translation Compulsory 2 Department
479 Project Compulsory 4 Department

University Requirements

The student must choose 2 credit hours from the following courses:

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
SAL 100 Studies in Sirah (Prophet’s Life) 2
SAL 101 Fundamentals of Islamic Culture 2
SAL 102 Family in Islam 2
SAL 103 Economic System in Islam 2
SAL 104 Political System in Islam 2
SAL 105 Human Rights 2
SAL 106 Medical Fiqh 2
SAL 107 Work Ethic 2
SAL 108 Contemporary Issues 2
SAL 109 Women’s Role in Development 2
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
languages@ksu.edu.sa

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