Honours Japanese A (JAPN40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This is an advanced language subject for honours students in Japanese. The level of study, content, and assessment in the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing. Based on the outcome of testing, students will either be placed in advanced language subjects or a customized course of study will be available, focusing on translation and other research skills in the target language and study area.
Intended learning outcomes
- further develop their language abilities, focusing on research skills necessary for thesis writing
- gain a greater appreciation of textual styles and discourse as related to their area of interest in Japanese Studies
- develop a deeper understanding of intellectual debates that have arisen in key topics in Japanese language research
Generic skills
- develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods
- be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials
- learn to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.
- acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. They will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Japanese culture, and formulating arguments
- be able to communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. They will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression
- learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the fourth-year honours program in Japanese.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
To be determined by the subject coordinator after the placement test.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ikuko Nakane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Depending on the outcome of the placement test either 2 - 4 hours per week or regular meetings with supervisor. 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: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022