Postgraduate Japanese A

Subject JAPN90002 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Determined by the coordinator after placement test
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 6 additional hours/week. Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission into Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (Japanese)
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: None.

Coordinator

Dr Jun Ohashi

Contact

Dr Jun Ohashi

juno@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This is a language subject for postgraduate students in Japanese. The level of study, content, and assessment in the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing and/or consultation with the students. Students will either be placed in an appropriate stream of language study. a customised course of study. or if deemed necessary they will be recommended to take alternative subjects from other Schools that would be significantly relevant to their thesis research.
Objectives:
  • gain advanced strategies for communicating in Japanese.
  • gain advanced comprehension strategies and skills for reading and listening to Japanese.
  • have research skills for obtaining necessary information from varied resources to assist writing Japanese.
  • show a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.
Assessment: To be determined after the coordinator after placement testing.
Prescribed Texts: None.
Recommended Texts: None.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
Notes: None.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Asian Studies
Japanese

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