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Japanese Thesis Part 1 (JAPN40008)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Students will be required to write a thesis of 15,000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject will have:



  • acquired skills to research; through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research;
  • acquired skills to critically think and analyse: through recommended reading, assignment writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument; and
  • acquired skills to think in theoretical terms: through tutorial discussion, assignment writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • have an ability to evaluate research and professional literature concerning Japan;
  • have a capacity to articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations; and
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of research.

Last updated: 3 November 2022