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Introduction to Japanese Communication (JAPN20002)
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 2
Overview
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This subject aims to supplement core Japanese language subjects with key analytical tools and strategies. They should enable students to engage in interactions in Japanese effectively in achieving intended social and communicative goals. Students will be introduced to Japanese sound systems, key characteristics of conversational patters, and socio-culturally rigid as well as negotiable aspects of the language.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to understand fluid and negotiable nature of interactions in Japanese and in one's first language;
be able to have a greater sensitivity in choice making in conversations;
be able to analyse Japanese conversational dialogues with the knowledge of aisatsu ritual and other conversational routines, politeness, and ellipses;
be able to conduct everyday conversations and manage classroom communication in Japanese with greater sociology-cultural awareness;
be able to present opinions in both spoken and written forms;
be able to reflect on their first language and culture from intercultural perspectives;
be able to understand and analyse Japanese discourse in relation to speaker intention;
be able to appreciate some of the great Japanese literary works.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
JAPN10002 Japanese 2 or equivalent.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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JAPN10002 | Japanese 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have sucessfully completed Japanese 5, 6, 7, 8, Japanese Grammar in Action, Reading Japanese Literature, Variation in Japanese Language and Japanese through the Media are not eligible to enrol. Se 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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Written/oral work totaling 2500 words 60% (due throughout the semester)
- A 2-hour final examination 40% (due during the examination period)
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jun Ohashi 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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
- Subject notes
This subject is for students completing a major or diploma in Japanese and it is recommended that it be taken concurrently with Japanese 4.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Major 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024