Graduate Japanese B

Subject JAPN90003 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Prerequisites:

Admission into Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in 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 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 Ikuko Nakane

Contact

Email: 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.
Learning Outcomes:
  • 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.

Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.
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: Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Japanese
Modern Languages - 100 Point Program
PD-ARTS Japanese

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