Courses

Course in Japanese Language and Culture (online)

The Japanese Language and Culture Course is currently running until December 2025. Enrolments are now closed.

Promoted by SOCIUS since 2005, the course is structured into independent 42-hour modules, corresponding to different proficiency levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). The syllabus includes an introduction to Japanese culture and customs, vocabulary (expressions, greetings, numbers, colours, counters), the Hiragana alphabet, pronunciation, and other essential linguistic components.

The course is coordinated by Professor Etsuko Motoki, Lecturer in Japanese Language and Culture at SOCIUS since 2025. Recognised by the Embassy of Japan in Portugal, Professor Motoki has also collaborated as a Japanese translator in several films. Her native language is Japanese.

For any further information, please contact: socius@iseg.ulisboa.pt