Postgraduate Japanese B

Subject JAPN90003 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 2, 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: Depending on the outcome of the placement test either 2 - 4 hours per week or regular meetings with supervisor.
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:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Ikuko Nakane

Contact

Dr Ikuko Nakane inakane@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 by the coordinator after placement test.
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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