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Variation in Japanese Language (JAPN30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Off Campus
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - Off Campus Semester 1 - On Campus |
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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 and apply them when communicating in Japanese.
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
- Evaluate their own use of language and plan their further learning of variation in Japanese language
- Demonstrate various strategies to communicate successfully in Japanese
- Understand registers of Japanese with varying levels of formality and purposes
- Identify, explain and use various genres in written Japanese communication
- Apply above knowledge of variation, register and genre to understand the speakers' intentions within various interactions.
Generic skills
- Apply knowledge of basic structural patterns to deal with large quantities of new information
- Set long term goals and develop the discipline to undertake the daily work needed to achieve the goals
- Develop cultural knowledge necessary to international awareness
- Develop reflective skills to reflect and monitor one’s learning
- Develop critical thinking and analysis to be able to analyse relationship between self and others in various situations in order to express respect and relationships appropriately.
Last updated: 8 November 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 from subject coordinator is required to enrol in the summer offering. 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 will be given 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 | Not available in 2025 |
12.5 |
JAPN30010 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Not available in 2025 |
12.5 |
JAPN20012 | Variation in Japanese Language |
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
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: 8 November 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: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | During the assessment period | N/A |
Summer Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective essays (4 x200 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: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | During the assessment period | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Coordinator Yasuhisa Watanabe Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours A total of 65 hours: a 2.5-hour seminar and a 1.5 hour seminar per day over 13 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 January 2025 to 7 February 2025 Last self-enrol date 1 November 2024 Census date 31 January 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 February 2025 Assessment period ends 17 February 2025 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Yasuhisa Watanabe Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: Two 2-hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
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Additional delivery details
Please note: The quota only applies to the Summer offering; there is no quota for the semester 1, Parkville-based offering.
Note to the Summer Term: This is 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 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: 8 November 2024
Further information
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- 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.
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
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: 8 November 2024