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Reading Japanese Literature (JAPN30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject aims to familiarise students with authentic literary Japanese texts. Students will read various forms and styles of reading materials including well-known Japanese novels and poems. Students will learn new vocabulary, phrases, and expressions. Students will also learn useful reading strategies. The study of Japanese culture-specific language use in various contexts and its historical background is explored. On completion of this subject, students should develop further understanding of cultural-specific language. Students who complete this subject are expected to have gained confidence to read other contemporary Japanese texts on their own. The medium of instruction is entirely Japanese.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with different genres and writing styles
- Read passages of several pages in length, and be able to grasp the structure and the message of the reading materials
- Demonstrate communication skills for discussing literature and related topics covered in reading materials
- Demonstrate written skills developed through various writing tasks
Last updated: 19 September 2024