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Japanese Studies

Graduate Diploma in ArtsSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2024

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Overview

Japanese language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units). Entry and exit points are determined by the student’s background in the language, placement testing, prerequisites, or at the discretion of the language program. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order. Mid-year entry is also possible into subjects with even numbers, subject to appropriate prior experience and approval from the Convenor of the language program.

 

Please refer to the following link for further information on placement testing:

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests

 

 

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this program, students should be able to:  

  • Communicate and comprehend effectively in a range of written and oral genres and social contexts in Japanese
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of Japanese language and of Japanese culture and society in relevant professional and academic contexts
  • Utilise rigorous methods of inquiry and theories and methodologies appropriate to Japanese Studies
  • Engage with various social contexts related to Japan and the Japanese-speaking world. 

Last updated: 27 August 2024

Structure

100 credit points

Duration: The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation is only available part-time and normally takes 2 - 3 years to complete. This specialisation is not available to international students.

 

There are four standard entry points:

 

Japanese Studies 1 Entry Point: Students who have never studied Japanese before or have only rudimentary knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Japanese Studies 1

Japanese Studies 3 Entry Point: Students who have completed VCE Japanese (Second Language), IB or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Japanese Studies 3

Japanese Studies 5 Entry Point: Students who perform at an intermediate level in Japanese, for example those who have completed VCE or IB with excellent results or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Japanese Studies 5

Japanese Studies 7 Entry Point: Students who perform at an advanced level in Japanese, for example those who hold N3 of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or have lived or studied in Japan usually enter the progression at Japanese Studies 7

 The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • 25 points at level 1
  • 37.5 points at level 2
  • 12.5 points at level 3
  • 25 points at level 4

 

Total 100 points

 

Please refer to the following link for further information on placement testing:

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests

Subject Options

JAPANESE STUDIES 1 ENTRY POINT

Students who have never studied Japanese before or have rudimentary knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Japanese Studies 1 entry point. Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Japanese Studies Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required.

Japanese Studies 1 entry point - Level 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN10001 Japanese 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN10002 Japanese 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 1 entry point - Level 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN20002 Introduction to Japanese Communication
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN20007 Japanese 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN20008 Japanese 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 1 entry point - Level 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN30010 Signs and Symbols in Japanese
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 1 entry point - Level 4

Code Name Study period Credit Points
LANG40003 Seminar in Languages 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
LANG40004 Seminar in Languages 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

JAPANESE STUDIES 3 ENTRY POINT

Students who have completed VCE Japanese (Second language), IB or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Japanese Studies 3 entry point. Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Japanese Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required.

Japanese Studies 3 entry point - Level 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN10007 Japanese 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN10008 Japanese 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 3 entry point - Level 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN20009 Signs and Symbols in Japanese
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN20013 Japanese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN20014 Japanese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 3 entry point - Level 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN30013 Japanese Grammar in Action
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 3 entry point - Level 4

Code Name Study period Credit Points
LANG40003 Seminar in Languages 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
LANG40004 Seminar in Languages 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

JAPANESE STUDIES 5 ENTRY POINT

Students who perform at an intermediate level in Japanese, for example those who have completed VCE or IB with excellent results or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Japanese 5. Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Japanese program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required.

Japanese Studies 5 entry point - Level 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN10003 Japanese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN10004 Japanese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 5 entry point - Level 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN20010 Japanese Grammar in Action
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN20003 Japanese 7
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN20004 Japanese 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 5 entry point - Level 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN30012 Variation in Japanese Language
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 5 entry point - Level 4

Code Name Study period Credit Points
LANG40003 Seminar in Languages 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
LANG40004 Seminar in Languages 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

JAPANESE STUDIES 7 ENTRY POINT

Students who perform at advanced level in Japanese, for example those who hold N3 of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or have lived or studied in Japan usually enter the progression at Japanese 7. Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Japanese Studies program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required.

Japanese Studies 7 entry point - Level 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN10005 Japanese 7
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN10006 Japanese 8
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 7 entry point - Level 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN20005 Contemporary Japan
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (Off Campus)
 12.5
JAPN20012 Variation in Japanese Language
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JAPN20011 Reading Japanese Literature
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 7 entry point - Level 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
JAPN30002 Social Problems in Japan
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Japanese Studies 7 entry point - Level 4

Code Name Study period Credit Points
LANG40003 Seminar in Languages 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
LANG40004 Seminar in Languages 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/japanese

Last updated: 27 August 2024