Variation in Japanese Language

Subject 673-371 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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: 4 hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 4.5 additional hours/week. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Japanese 4B 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 Etsuko Toyoda

Contact

Dr Etsuko Toyoda
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 DVDs and analyse various types of conversations. Students will practice 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.
Objectives:
  • be expected to understand various styles of colloquial Japanese;
  • be able to speak using various styles, appropriate on the situation;
  • be expected to be able to read articles relating colloquial Japanese.
Assessment: Two oral tests 30% (due mid-semester and at the end of semester respectively), a 2000 word final examination 50% (Due during the examination period) and class participation and in-class presentations 20% (due throughout the semester).
Prescribed Texts: Materials supplied by the Institute.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

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): Diploma in Modern Languages (Japanese)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Japanese
Japanese
Japanese Major

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