Department of Japanese

Welcome to Department of Japanese

Dr. Asma Naveed

A warm welcome to the Department of Japanese Language! Since our establishment in 1981, our department has proudly served as a gateway for individuals eager to connect with Japan through its language and culture. What began as a centre dedicated to training Armed Forces personnel and government officials has blossomed into an inclusive academic community where learners from all walks of life are embraced. Whether you dream of studying in Japan, contributing to Pakistan’s vibrant tourism sector, or building strong business ties with Japanese companies, here you will find a place where you truly belong. Our department is more than a place to learn a language—it is a space where friendships are formed, cultural bridges are built, and futures are shaped. We invite you to join our community, where curiosity is nurtured, skills are cultivated and refined, and lifelong connections begin. Together, let's embark on an exciting journey of learning, discovery, and cultural exchange. Looking forward to welcoming you into our family of learners and dreamers. Warmest regards, Dr. Asma Naveed Head Department of Japanese Language

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Overview

Welcome to the Department of Japanese Language. Our department offers comprehensive programs designed to develop proficiency in the Japanese language while fostering a deep understanding of Japan’s rich culture, history, and society. With a focus on academic excellence, cultural immersion, and global engagement, we prepare students for diverse careers and international opportunities. We are also proud to host the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) twice a year, providing learners with an official avenue to certify their language skills. Whether you’re beginning your language journey or advancing your skills, our dedicated faculty and dynamic curriculum provide the support and expertise to help you succeed.

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Vision

Together, to continue to be a key link in the chain of Pakistan-Japan exchange for the future Before the decision to start learning this particular language - Japanese, people must have been exposed and interested in Japan for various reasons, including Japanese society, culture, anime, and so on. Also in reality, the number of JLPT test takers has been increasing 1.5 times every year since the creation of the bilateral MOU on employment in 2019, and this trend is expected to continue for some time. Although the number of private Japanese language schools is increasing, they are all specialized for the JLPT exam, which is not based on the CEFR. As a result, an increase in the number of Japanese language learners without actual conversational ability. The NUML Department of Japanese and our alumni must play a role as a bridge for true exchange between Pakistan and Japan by providing a valuable opportunity to learn not only comprehensive and applied Japanese language skills, but also to encompass the Japanese society and culture through language study.

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Mission

To be an ideal environment for the providing of practical and overall Japanese language/culture experts The majority of what students learn in class from textbooks is text-based, mainly grammatical matters. While speech and listening comprehension are essential for acquiring comprehensive Japanese language skills, materials that are presented in a passive classroom setting are not sufficient. We will foster an atmosphere of interaction so that both teachers and students will have opportunities to communicate with each other using Japanese as much as possible, both in class and outside of class, which itself should be a major advantage of studying here in NUML. Cooperation among teachers to improve the quality of education In order to increase the number of better Japanese language learners, we must be better educators. Also, one person being an extremely good or popular teacher does not mean much in terms of improving the department as a whole or the students' abilities. This is not only an issue limited to the NUML Department of Japanese, but improving the quality of Japanese language education itself is still a major issue in Pakistan. We will actively exchange information and opinions with other faculty members, both native and non-native, not only on language abilities and teaching methods, but also on the "current" social situation and culture in Japan. Continued analysis of the situation and results and efforts for improvement As the Department of Japanese has many veteran faculty members, we are often assisted by their abundant and accurate empirical knowledge. In addition to these rules of thumb, we will add systematic data on numerically measurable learning effects, such as regular examinations on campus and external examinations including the JLPT, to objectively analyze the results and continuously discuss areas for improvement with all faculty members.

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Faculty Members

Syed Majid Ali

Instructor

Sharif Ahmed

Instructor

Rafia Fatima

Instructor

Seigo Nishioka

Senior Instructor

Foha Syed

Senior Instructor/Coordinator

Minato Watanabe

Senior Instructor

Contact Us

  Grand-Floor, Ghalib Block
  051-9265100
  smali@numl.edu.pk