Introduction to Japanese Communication

Subject 110-209 (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: Contact Hours: A 1 hour lecture and a 1.5 hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment: .
Prerequisites: 110142 Japanese 1B or equivalent.
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Recommended Background Knowledge: .
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Coordinator

Dr S Nariyama
Subject Overview:

This subject aims to heighten general awareness of the Japanese language and to enhance the acquisition of Japanese, particularly in aural and oral communication skills. Students will be introduced to Japanese sound systems, characteristics of communication strategies common in Japanese, and sociocultural aspects of the Japanese language.

Assessment: Written/oral work totalling 2000 words 50% (due throughout the semester) and a final examination 50% (due during the examination period).
Prescribed Texts: Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
Recommended Texts:

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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:

  • written communication through essay writing and seminar discussion;

  • attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

  • time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

  • public speaking through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.
Notes:

This subject is only available to beginners stream Japanese students.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (Japanese)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)

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