Graduate Japanese B (JAPN90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a language subject for graduate students in Japanese. The level of study, content, and assessment in the subject will be determined by the Coordinator after placement testing and/or consultation with the students. Students will either be placed in an appropriate stream of language study; a customised course of study; or if deemed necessary they will be recommended to take alternative subjects from other Schools that would be significantly relevant to their thesis research.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who sucessfully complete this subject should be able to demonstrate:
- advanced strategies for communicating in Japanese;
- advanced comprehension strategies and skills for reading and listening to Japanese;
- research skills for obtaining necessary information from varied resources to assist writing Japanese; and
- a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.
Generic skills
Students who sucessfully complete this subject should:
- acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
To be determined by the coordinator
| After placement test | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Claire Maree Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 to 48 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note: students should be admitted into the Honours program or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in Japanese to enrol in this subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Japanese - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval and language placement test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022