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Signs and Symbols in Japanese (JAPN20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject aims to provide students an overview of the current Japanese writing system, consisting of three types of script, kanji, hiragana and katakana. Students will learn the historical backgrounds of these types of script, and learn the current structural and functional characteristics of each type of script in writings by analysing how it is used in writings. Students will ahve opportunities to observe the recent chnages in the use of the script and other signs and symbols, and analyse their functions in relation to other words. Students who complete this subject will gain knowledge of Japanese words, and developskills for the accurate comprehension and appropriate reproduction of the words in reading and writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
learn the historical and cultural aspects of three script;
learn the current structural and functional characteristics of each type of the script, and the recent changes in the use of the script and other signs and symbols;
develop skills for the accurate comprehension and appropriate reproduction of the words for effective reading and writing;
develop metalinguistic awareness through being engaged in analytical tasks and
gain self-directed and collaborative learning skills through various group research tasks.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed JAPN10008 Japanese 4 or equivalent to be eligble to enrol in this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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JAPN10008 | Japanese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have successfully completed Japanese 6, Japanese 7, Japanese 8, Japanese Grammar in Action, Reading Japanese Literature, Variation in Japanese Language and Japanese through the Media are not eligible to enrol. See subject notes below.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Written work totalling 1600 words due throughout the semester (40%)
- A final examination due during the examination period (50%)
- Class participation due throughout the semester (10%)
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Etsuko Toyoda Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: A 1 hour lecture and a 1.5 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
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Materials supplied by the Institute.
- Subject notes
This subject is for students completing a major in Japanese and it is recommended that it be taken concurrently with Japanese 5.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Japanese Studies Major Japanese Studies Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 19 March 2024