Variation in Japanese Language

Subject 110-248 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr M Kubota
Subject Overview:

This subject aims to familiarise students with colloquial and dialectal expressions used in Japan. It introduces students to various styles of Japanese spoken by those differentiated by gender and region. It will also give students opportunities to examine different registers in various conversation settings. In class, students will view contemporary Japanese films and TV dramas and analyse various types of conversations. Students will practise speaking in appropriate styles depending on the situation. Students who complete this subject should have acquired good knowledge of the diverse range of Japanese language practice. The medium of instruction is entirely Japanese.

Assessment: Two oral tests of 1200 words 30% (due mid-semester and at the end of semester respectively), and one written assignment of 800 words 20% (In mid-semester) and a 2000 words final examination 50% (Due during the examination period).
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:Materials supplied by the Institute.
Breadth Options: This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008.
This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future.
Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available.
2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • apply knowledge of basic structural patterns to deal with large quantities of new information; set long term goals and develop the discipline to undertake the daily work needed to achieve the goals;

  • develop cultural knowledge necessary for international awareness;

  • apply knowledge of basic structural patterns to deal with large quantities of new information;

  • set long term goals and develop the discipline to undertake the daily work needed to achieve the goals;

  • develop cultural knowledge necessary for international awareness.
Notes:

Previously available as 110-468 Colloquial Japanese. Students who have completed 110-468 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students who have completed 110-450, 110-451 and 110-467 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Available at 3rd-year for Advanced stream students and 2nd-year for Super Advanced stream students.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Modern Languages (Japanese)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

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