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Variation in Japanese Language (JAPN30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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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, age 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
become familiar with colloquial and dialectal expressions used in Japan, spoken by those differentiated by gender, age and region to various audiences for various purposes;
access a variety of Japanese sources, such as drama DVDs, documentaries, and various reports, to expand their knowledge of these variations in Japanese language;
be able to analyse language used in various types of conversations and
speak and write in appropriate styles depending on the situation, being aware of culturally appropriate genre, drawing comparison between their own culture(s).
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 to international awareness.
- develop reflective skills to reflect and monitor one’s learning.
- develop critical thinking and analysis to be able to analyse relationship between self and others in various situations in order to express respect and relationships appropriately.
Last updated: 9 April 2025