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Variation in Japanese Language (JAPN20012)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus and On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - Off Campus Semester 1 - On Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The diversity of language within Japanese, be it phonetical, lexical, morphological, grammatical and strategical, exist according to the speaker’s gender, age, hometown and type of communication one is engaged in. To ensure successful communication in Japanese, one must learn not only the ‘standard’ language introduced in textbooks so far, but also have knowledge of these variation which is observable in any interaction.
This advanced level Japanese language subject aims to expand students’ horizon on Japanese by introducing varieties of colloquial and dialectal expressions used in Japan, differentiated by their gender, age, region and purpose of communication. It will also give students opportunities to examine different registers in various conversation settings. Students will learn what is considered appropriate in various situations through analysis of naturally occurring communication between friends, family and business associates with different degree of formality through analysing them, then apply the findings in their speaking practice appropriately. Students who complete this subject should have acquired good knowledge of the diverse range of Japanese language practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand common varieties in Japanese language caused by age, gender and hometown of the speakers, as well as various purposes of communication;
- understand registers of Japanese with varying levels of formality and purposes;
- understand registers of Japanese with varying levels of formality and purposes;
- identify, explain and use various genre in written Japanese communication;
- apply above knowledge of variation, register and genre to understand the speakers' intentions within various interactions;
- demonstrate various strategies to communicate successfully in Japanese.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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JAPN10006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20004 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
AND
Approval of subject coordinator is required for the Summer offering
Note: The summer intensive has a quota, an application process applies. For further information on the application and selection process please use the link below:
https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/overseas-experience#about
Preference to students who have declared a major, minor or are taking a Diploma in Languages (Japanese). Academic merit is also taken into account.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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JAPN20009 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30010 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30012 | Variation in Japanese Language |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
JAPN10010 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective essays
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Role play and analysis (3 minutes role play and 5 minutes analysis)
| Mid semester | 15% |
Oral Exam
| End of semester | 15% |
Written exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
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. All assessments must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Summer Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective essays (4x200 words)
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Role play and analysis - 3 minutes role play and 5 minutes analysis (Due end of second week )
| Week 2 | 15% |
Oral exam
| End of term | 15% |
Written exam (completed after returning to Australia)
| At the end of the assessment period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend 100% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. All assessments must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Coordinator Yasuhisa Watanabe Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 January 2023 to 10 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 1 November 2022 Census date 3 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2023 Assessment period ends 20 February 2023 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Yasuhisa Watanabe Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: 4 hours of language classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
Please note: The quota only applies to the Summer offering taught in Japan; there is no quota for the semester 1, Parkville-based offering.
Note to the Summer Term: This is a quota-managed intensive with a total quota of 15 across JAPN30012 and JAPN20012. Students must have completed Japanese 8. Students must apply to be considered for this intensive subject by filling in an application form. Applications are reviewed to ensure they meet requirements and are then ranked based on WAM. Should the number of applications exceed places available at this point, preferences will be given to those who had declared a major, minor or are taking a Diploma in Languages (Japanese) and who have not previously travelled to Japan. All applicants are interviewed by the selection panel including the subject coordinator and the program convener, and possibly a representative from Osaka University, during the selection process. During the interview, applicants will be assessed on their conversation skills in Japanese and adaptability to intercultural and collaborative work situations to determine the likely benefits for them of undertaking the program. Their cultural awareness will also be assessed as the program involves a placement with a host family and visit to workplaces.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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- Subject notes
Available at 3rd-year for Advanced stream students and 2nd-year for Super Advanced stream students.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
The is subject is offered as Summer intensive subject and a semester long subject in semester 1. The Summer intensive subject will be taught in January/February in Japan. Students will incur extra travel and accommodation costs.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Japanese Studies Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 11 April 2024