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The
School of Asian Languages and Studies teaches four languages: Chinese,
Indonesian, Japanese and Korean as well as sequences in Chinese studies,
Indonesian studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies. Students may complete
major sequences and honours in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
Students may also complete major sequences in Chinese studies, Indonesian
studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies combining subjects offered by the
School of Asian Languages and Studies with subjects offered by other schools.
Javanese and Classical Malay are third-year options in the Indonesian
stream.
Combined honours may be taken in the School of Asian Languages and Studies and
another discipline. Mid-year entry is usually possible. The honours
coordinators are Dr Barbara Hatley (Southeast Asian studies) and Dr Gloria
Davies (East Asian studies).
Each
language program endeavours to provide students with reading, writing, speaking
and listening skills. Students also learn about the relevant culture through
their language learning.
While course structures differ from language to language, streaming caters for
the needs of both beginners, post-VCE students and, in some cases, students
with more advanced background.
Sequences are structured in such a way that the student progresses from
elementary to more advanced skills over the period of the course.
Central to our objectives is linguistic competence, defined in terms of the four active and passive skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These are developed progressively. It is recognised that language is part of culture, and that language use takes place in a social setting. These facts have implications for teaching:
The
School of Asian Languages and Studies has honours programs in Chinese,
Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
The honours program in Chinese consists of a 12,000 word thesis (CHI4929) worth
24 points, and 24 points of coursework chosen in consultation with the honours
coordinator.
Schools may grant an extension of time for submission of the honours thesis or
for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the
semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date
must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies.
The School of Asian Languages and Studies offers a first-year sequence in Asian studies: ASN1010 and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, parts 1 and 2). This subject is the first-year sequence for major and minor sequences in Chinese studies and Indonesian studies.
Six
Chinese language streams (A, B, C, D, E and F) are offered on the Clayton
campus and three language streams in business Chinese (G, H and F) on the
Peninsula campus. Students in streams A, B, C and D can complete a major
in Chinese language. Students enrolled in stream G may complete a major
sequence in business Chinese on the Peninsula campus comprising beginning,
intermediate and advanced intermediate business Chinese subjects plus an
appropriate additional subject which should be selected in consultation with
the department. Students at Peninsula enrolled in streams H and I may complete
a major sequence at the Clayton campus. Students may transfer between the
business Chinese streams on the Peninsula campus and the Chinese streams on the
Clayton campus.
Native speakers of Mandarin who have completed a substantial part of their
schooling in a Chinese educational system normally may not enrol in Chinese
language subjects.
The head of school retains the right to determine the proper stream for any
particular student.
At Clayton, students who have never studied Chinese should enrol in stream A (the beginners stream). The beginners stream begins at first-year level with CHI1110 and CHI1120 (Beginning Chinese, parts 1 and 2). Alternatively students may enrol in CHI1111 and CHI1122 (Intensive beginning Chinese summer school). At second-year level students may take CHI2210 and CHI2220 (Intermediate Chinese, parts 1 and 2) and at third-year level complete a major sequence in Chinese with CHI3310 (Advanced intermediate Chinese, part 1), CHI3320 (Advanced intermediate Chinese, part 2), CHI3330 (Chinese newspaper readings, part 1) and CHI3340 (Chinese newspaper readings, part 2). By the end of third year, a student should have acquired basic literacy in written Chinese as well as the ability to use Chinese in everyday situations.
Students
who have completed the second language stream of VCE Chinese (CSL) or the
equivalent should enrol in stream B (the post-VCE stream) This stream
consists at first year of CHI1210 and CHI1220 (Intermediate Chinese,
parts 1 and 2). At second-year level students take CHI2310 and
CHI2320 (Advanced intermediate Chinese, parts 1 and 2).
A major sequence in Chinese may be completed by taking CHI3410 and CHI3420
(Advanced Chinese, parts 1 and 2) together with either CHI3430
and CHI3440 (Chinese readings in a discipline Area, parts 1 and 2)
or CHI3450 and CHI3460 (Chinese business communication, parts 1
and 2). CHI3550/CHI3560 (Professional Chinese language internship) may also
be taken as a four-point elective or as a component of CHI3410/CHI3420.
Students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese or who
have additional Chinese language background will be tested by the department
and placed in an appropriate advanced stream (C, D or E). Students who have
completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese are not permitted to
enrol in stream B.
Students with additional background in Chinese will be tested by the department
and placed in an appropriate advanced stream (C, D or E).
In first year, students in stream C will take CHI1310 and CHI1320 (Advanced intermediate Chinese, parts 1 and 2). At second-year level students take CHI2410 and CHI2420 (Advanced Chinese, parts 1 and 2). At third-year level a major sequence may be completed by taking CHI3510 and CHI3520 (Advanced Chinese, parts 3 and 4) together with either CHI3430 and CHI3440 (Chinese readings in a discipline area, parts 1 and 2) or CHI3450 and CHI3460 (Chinese business communication, parts 1 and 2). CHI3550/CHI3560 (Professional Chinese language internship) may also be taken as a four-point elective or as a component of CHI3510/CHI3520.
Students in stream D should enrol in CHI1410 and CHI1420 (Advanced Chinese parts 1 and 2) in first year. At the second-year level students take CHI2510 and CHI2520 (Advanced Chinese parts 3 and 4). At third-year level a major sequence may be completed by taking CHI3610 and CHI3620 (Advanced Chinese, part 5 and 6) together with either CHI3330 and CHI3340 (Chinese newspaper readings, parts 1 and 2) or CHI3450 and CHI3460 (Chinese business communication, parts 1 and 2). CHI3550/CHI3560 (Professional Chinese language intership) may also be taken as a four-point elective.
In first year students in stream E should enrol in CHI1510 and CHI1520 (Advanced Chinese, parts 3 and 4). At the second year level students take CHI2610 and CHI2620 (Advanced Chinese, parts 5 and 6). Stream E allows students to minor in Chinese, but they may not continue with Chinese language studies at the third-year level.
Students
who speak a Chinese dialect and have completed a substantial part of their
schooling in a Chinese educational system must enrol in stream F (Chinese
for dialect speakers).
Students enrolled in this stream may complete a major sequence in Chinese by
taking CHI1470 and CHI1480 (Chinese for dialect speakers, parts 1 and 2)
in their first year and CHI2510 and CHI2520 (Advanced Chinese, parts 3
and 4) in their second year. At third-year level a major sequence may be
completed by taking CHI3610 and CHI3620 (Advanced Chinese, parts 5 and 6)
together with CHI3330 and CHI3340 (Chinese newspaper reading, part 1
and 2). CHI3550/CHI3560 (Professional Chinese language internship) may also
be taken as a four-point elective.
Chinese for dialect speakers may also be taken as either a second-year sequence
(CHI2470 and CHI2480) or as a third-year sequence (CHI3470 and CH3480).
Students who have successfully passed CHI2470 and CHI2480 may complete a minor
sequence in Chinese by taking CHI3510 and CHI3520 (Advanced Chinese, parts 3
and 4). Students enrolled in this stream are excluded from taking the
subjects CHI3450/CHI4459 (Chinese business communication, part 1) and
CHI3460/CHI4469 (Chinese business communication, part 2) as electives since
both these subjects form part of CHI1470/CHI2470/CHI3470 (Chinese for dialect
speakers, part 1) and CHI1480/CHI2480/CHI3480 (Chinese for dialect speakers,
part 2).
At Peninsula, students who have never studied Chinese before should enrol in stream G (Beginners stream in business Chinese), which comprises the following subjects: CBL1110 (Beginning business Chinese, part 1), CBL1120 (Beginning business Chinese, part 2), CBL2210 (Intermediate business Chinese, part 1), CBL2220 (Intermediate business Chinese, part 2), CBL3310 (Advanced intermediate business Chinese, part 1) and CBL3320 (Advanced intermediate Chinese, part 2). Students wishing to complete a major sequence in business Chinese should consult the department for advice regarding appropriate subjects.
At Peninsula, students who have completed the second language stream of VCE Chinese (CSL) or the equivalent should enrol in stream H (the post-VCE stream in business Chinese). This stream consists at first-year level of CBL1210 and CBL1220 (Intermediate business Chinese, parts 1 and 2). At second-year level students take CBL2310 and CBL2320 (Advanced intermediate business Chinese, parts 1 and 2). At third-year level a major sequence in Chinese may be completed on the Clayton campus as per stream B above.
In first years, Peninsula students in stream I will take CBL1310 and CBL1320 (Advanced intermediate business Chinese, parts 1 and 2). A major sequence in Chinese may be completed on the Clayton campus at second and third-year levels as per stream C above.
Students
desiring to enrol in pure honours in Chinese must complete a major sequence in
Chinese with marks at credit level or above in subjects to the value of forty
points at second and third-year levels combined, of which twenty-four must be
at third-year level.
Students intending to enter pure honours in Chinese are strongly advised to
complete Chinese studies subjects. Students who have completed honours may
proceed to a number of MA programs and to the PhD. For details consult the
graduate studies handbook.
Students who have completed a major in Chinese may take a combined honours
course in Chinese and one other discipline, with the permission of the heads of
both schools.
Schools may grant an extension of time for submission of the honours thesis or
for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the
semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date
must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies.
* STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CHI3430/CHI3440 IN THIRD YEAR MAY ENROL FOR CHI4439/CHI4449 IN FOURTH YEAR. CHI4459/CHI4469 ARE ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CHI3450/CHI3460 IN THIRD YEAR.
* STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CHI3430/CHI3440 IN THIRD YEAR MAY ENROL FOR CHI4439/CHI4449 IN FOURTH YEAR. CHI4459/CHI4469 ARE ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CHI3450/CHI3460 IN THIRD YEAR.
* STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CHI3430/CHI3440 IN THIRD YEAR MAY ENROL FOR CHI4439/CHI4449 IN FOURTH YEAR. CHI4459/CHI4469 ARE ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CHI3450/CHI3460 IN THIRD YEAR.
Completion of major available at Clayton campus as per stream B
Completion of major available at Clayton campus as per stream C
All
Chinese language students are encouraged to enrol in Chinese studies subjects.
These subjects have no Chinese language prerequisites and are open to students
not studying Chinese language. Chinese Studies subjects are taught in the
school as well as in the schools of Political and Social Inquiry, Performance
Studies and Economics.
Students majoring in Chinese studies are strongly recommended to complete a
minor sequence in Chinese language. Students majoring in Chinese studies, who
do not complete at least a minor sequence in Chinese language, must complete a
first-year sequence in Chinese language as well as a minor sequence in a
'discipline study'. There is no language requirement for students minoring in
Chinese studies. Students majoring in Chinese studies who entered Monash
University after the beginning of 1993 must complete a minor in Chinese
language or build on a minor sequence in a discipline (eg sociology,
linguistics) to the satisfaction of the discipline concerned.
The first-year sequence in Chinese studies is ASN1010 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 1) and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 2). Students may complete major and minor sequences in Chinese Studies by enrolling in some or all of the following subjects in second year and/or third year.
including a further 8 point subject approved by the department.
The
School of Asian Languages and Studies teaches four languages: Chinese,
Indonesian, Japanese and Korean as well as sequences in Chinese studies,
Indonesian studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies. Students may complete
major sequences and honours in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
Students may also complete major sequences in Chinese studies, Indonesian
studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies combining subjects offered by the
School of Asian Languages and Studies with subjects offered by other schools.
Javanese and Classical Malay are third-year options in the Indonesian
stream.
Combined honours may be taken in the School of Asian Languages and Studies and
another discipline. Mid-year entry is usually possible. The honours
coordinators are Dr Barbara Hatley (Southeast Asian studies) and Dr Gloria
Davies (East Asian studies).
Each
language program endeavours to provide students with reading, writing, speaking
and listening skills. Students also learn about the relevant culture through
their language learning.
While course structures differ from language to language, streaming caters for
the needs of both beginners, post-VCE students and, in some cases, students
with more advanced background.
Sequences are structured in such a way that the student progresses from
elementary to more advanced skills over the period of the course.
Central to our objectives is linguistic competence, defined in terms of the four active and passive skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These are developed progressively. It is recognised that language is part of culture, and that language use takes place in a social setting. These facts have implications for teaching:
The
School of Asian Languages and Studies has honours programs in Chinese,
Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
The honours program in Indonesian consists of a 12,000 word thesis (INM4929)
worth 24 points and 24 points of course work chosen in consultation with the
honours co-ordinator.
Schools may grant an extension of time for submission of the honours thesis or
for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the
semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date
must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies.
The School of Asian Languages and Studies offers a first-year sequence in Asian studies: ASN1010 and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, parts 1 and 2). This subject is the first-year sequence for major and minor sequences in Chinese studies and Indonesian studies.
A
major and minor sequence is offered in both Indonesian language and Indonesian
studies. Majors in Indonesian may be completed at both the Clayton and
Gippsland campuses. Beginning and Intermediate Indonesian are also offered at
the Peninsula campus (subject to demand). Students may take a double major in
Indonesian language and Indonesian studies, or combine a major sequence in one
with a minor sequence in the other. Furthermore, students may combine majors
and minors in Indonesian language and Indonesian studies with other major and
minor sequences in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty of Arts.
Please note that students taking a major or minor in Indonesian studies
cannot take the same subjects in the context of Indonesian language. Persons
not having a major or a minor in Indonesian studies may use up to sixteen
credit points of Indonesian studies subjects towards their Indonesian language
major.
The aim of language courses is to bring students as rapidly as possible to the
stage where they can interpret Indonesian texts of moderate difficulty
correctly and can express themselves adequately in both spoken and written
modes, on the basis of a thorough knowledge of grammar on the one hand and an
appreciation of Indonesian social and cultural life on the other. In order to
facilitate this social and cultural understanding, some Indonesian studies
units should be undertaken within the major in Indonesian language (if the
student does not have a major or minor in Indonesian studies). Such units are
chosen from a range of options available at second and third-year level. Other
options include subjects in Javanese and Classical Malay.
There are three streams in Indonesian language: (a) beginners, for
those who have no previous knowledge of Indonesian; (b) intermediate, for
those who have completed the second language stream of VCE Indonesian or its
equivalent; and (c) advanced, for those with first language stream VCE or
other comparable background.
Note that the school reserves the right to place any student in the appropriate
stream. Speakers of Malaysian are considered as being of comparable status to
background speakers of Indonesian.
A student wishing to take a major in Indonesian language will undertake one of the following three streams.
A minor in Indonesian will consist one of the following three streams.
Second and third-year options in Indonesian studies include:
Second and third-year options in Indonesian language include:
INM1115/INM1125 (Beginning Indonesian), INM2215/INM2225 (Intermediate Indonesian), INM3315/INM3325 (Advanced Indonesian), INM3415 (Indonesian for special purposes: media massa) and INM3425 (Indonesian for special purposes: Seni drama) are also available at Gippsland campus.
For Indonesian studies subjects, see under 'Indonesian studies'.
Students
desiring to enrol in pure honours in Indonesian must complete a major sequence
in Indonesian with marks at credit level or above in subjects to the value of
sixteen points at the third-year level with a further eight points at credit
level in second or third years. Students intending to enter pure honours in
Indonesian are strongly advised to complete Indonesian studies subjects.
Combined honours may be undertaken in Indonesian and another discipline
provided that all honours requirements are met in both disciplines and subject
to the approval of the heads of both schools concerned. Students who have
completed honours may proceed to a number of MA programs and to the PhD. For
details consult the graduate studies handbook.
Schools may grant an extension of time for submission of the honours thesis or
for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the
semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date
must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies. The honours program in
Indonesian consists of a 12,000 word thesis (ASN4929) worth 24 points, plus 24
points of course work, chosen from the following language and studies subjects:
A major and a minor sequence in Indonesian studies are also offered. It is strongly recommended that students majoring in Indonesian studies complete a minor sequence in Indonesian language. Students majoring in Indonesian studies who do not complete at least a minor sequence in Indonesian language must complete a first-year sequence in Indonesian language as well as a minor sequence in a 'discipline study'. Students majoring in Indonesian studies who entered Monash University after the beginning of 1993 must complete a minor in Indonesian language or build on a minor sequence in a discipline (eg sociology, linguistics) to the satisfaction of the discipline concerned. There is no language requirement for students minoring in Indonesian studies.
A major in Indonesian studies consists of the following subjects:
INS2010/INS3010 (Indonesian societies and cultures) plus a further thirty-two points from offerings within the School of Asian Languages and Studies and selected courses from anthropology, geography, history, music, politics and visual culture. Indonesian studies subjects offered are:
Subjects from other schools available within an Indonesian studies major include:
Students undertaking a major in Indonesian studies should undertake not less than twenty-eight of the fifty-two points required for the major from courses offered by the Indonesian Studies program.
A minor in Indonesian studies will normally consist of the following subjects:
Japanese Studies offers courses in the Japanese language and in Japanese studies.
Students majoring in the Japanese language should graduate with the ability to interact in meaningful ways with Japanese people in Japanese both in the spoken language (speaking/listening) and in the written language (reading/writing), although proficiency levels achieved will differ according to the stream in which students enrol. Students should acquire the knowledge, intellectual capabilities, competencies and attitudes necessary for interacting with a range of Japanese people. The ability to interact in Japanese requires not only the mastery of language skills in the traditional sense (including competence in the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of the language), but also an understanding of the cultural rules for communicating and a broad knowledge of the social, cultural, economic and political context in which Japanese think and behave. In addition to these quantifiable properties, students who major in Japanese will also learn to think critically. At the higher levels, students should develop an ability to discern the competing intellectual positions which will define life in Japan at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Students
majoring in Japanese studies should acquire an accurate and up-to-date
understanding of Japan with a special emphasis on Australia- Japan relations
and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region. Such an understanding is seen as integral
to utilising the language in a practical way; it is also seen as being
fundamental to any appreciation of the larger global changes which are
increasingly defining Australia's choices in the world around it. In other
words, Japan and Australia cannot be understood without reference to the world
and to each other's internationalisation. While in the past it was almost
impossible to gain a sophisticated knowledge of Japan without a high level of
fluency in the language, today there is a substantial English-language
literature on Japan. The department thus seeks to offer a wide range of
subjects in English which are suited both for students studying the Japanese
language and for students who are simply interested in Japan from the
perspective of another discipline. The latter option gives students the
opportunity to assess the Japanese experience and to place it in the wider
context of the changing world.
Students majoring in Japanese studies obtain more than just a factual knowledge
of Japan. To understand Japan in terms of the global trends which are
increasingly shaping Japan and Australia, students should have:
Students with a major in Japanese studies should be able to think laterally in order to generate multiple 'win-win responses' to Japan's growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Responding
to the student's quest for knowledge and a meaningful career is a critical part
of the school's approach to learning. To impart the skills and knowledge
outlined above, it is important to have staff who are familiar with Japan.
Staff in the school either are native speakers of Japanese or have spent
extended periods in Japan. Most staff publish both in English and in
Japanese.
Interactive teaching maximises the extent to which students use the language.
Rather than limiting its use to artificial situations (eg drills and other
exercises), the Japanese language is used to teach and to communicate with
students in the offices and hallways of the department. Contact with Japanese
people is also important. In addition to maximising the opportunities for
students to have contact with Japan and the Japanese in language and studies
subjects, the department organises a program in Japan and has active exchange
programs with ten universities in Japan. The programs in Japan are carefully
constructed to combine language learning with research projects. Learning in
the school is supported by the Monash Japanese Club, a voluntary organisation
of students which promotes the study of Japan and the Japanese language through
a variety of activities.
In
order to interact with the Japanese, it is necessary to know: (i) how to
produce correct sentences - which is the object of traditional language
teaching; (ii) when to use particular sentences and other means of
communication in encounters with the Japanese, and (iii) common ways in
which Japanese think and behave.
All of the above are taught in the program. The program's courses are
integrated in various ways. 'Japanese language' subjects (which teach mostly
language and communication), include components dealing with Japanese culture
and society. 'Japanese studies' subjects (which concentrate on the
understanding of Japanese culture and society) include components directly
useful in mastering the rules of language.
Two major sequences and two minor sequences are offered in the program. The
Japanese language major and minor consist of 'Japanese language' subjects. In
the faculty nomenclature these subjects are prefixed with 'JPL'. The Japanese
studies major and minor consist of 'Japanese studies' subjects prefixed with
'JPS'. Some subjects in the 'Japanese language' can also be included in the
major and minor in Japanese studies. For details see below.
Students who intend to work in the area of Australia-Japan relations are
advised to complete a Japanese language major as well as a Japanese studies
major. Selected students doing the major sequence in the Japanese language and
the major sequence in Japanese studies may be able to complete a part of the BA
program in Japan. The major sequence in Japanese studies must be accompanied by
a minor or major in the Japanese language.
The language program is designed to be flexible in terms of levels, streams, content and modes.
The
program currently provides instruction in the Japanese language at six levels,
from level A (beginners) to level F (advanced). Students will be
placed in classes appropriate to their ability, which will vary according to
their previous study (at school and at other institutions) and their experience
in Japan. First-year students commence their study at level A (those with
no previous study of Japanese), at level B (those with VCE level Japanese
proficiency), or at higher levels (those with advanced competence and/or
extended experience in Japan).
Students who have successfully completed a substantial part of their schooling
in the Japanese education system are normally not eligible to enrol in Japanese
language subjects. However, such students may complete a major in Japanese
studies (see under Japanese studies).
Once
a student's starting point is determined, he or she will progress in a
designated stream. Those starting in level A will be in the basic Japanese
stream and will proceed through levels A (first year), B (second year) and
C (third year). Those starting in level B will be in the intermediate
stream and will proceed through levels B (first year), C (second year) and
D (third year). Those starting at level C will be in the advanced stream
and will proceed through levels C (first year), D (second year), and E
(third year).
At the third year, the program also offers subjects in reading Japanese texts
and fieldwork methods for doing research on topics related to Japan and to
Australia-Japan relations. Beyond level E the department offers a variety
of subjects which are listed in the handbook for postgraduate students and
include newspaper Japanese, administrative and business Japanese, tourism
Japanese and interpreting and translation.
Students who come to Monash with an advanced level of oral/aural competency and
substantial experience in Japan are encouraged to join the accelerated advanced
stream. This stream is designed for students who have high aural and oral
competencies but are weak in reading and writing skills. The objective of this
program is to bring students to a near-native level in all four macro skills by
providing accelerated training in the Japanese written language while further
developing skills already acquired in the spoken language. Those starting in
Accelerated Japanese 1 will proceed to either level D or E
(second-year) and to level E or F (third-year). The decision on which
level each student will go to will be based on how the student performed in the
first year. To enrol in this stream, students need to pass a special placement
test and obtain approval from the coordinator.
The Japanese program provides students with basic skills in Japanese and knowledge about Japanese culture and society. The school has developed its own textbooks, for which the topics and situations have been carefully selected to suit students' needs in interacting with the Japanese. The Japanese program has been designed to expose students at the higher levels to particular business situations and to develop more fully the skills which graduates will need for employment in Japanese firms or in positions requiring frequent interaction with Japanese business people, administrative personnel and other officials.
Students attend weekly lectures and tutorials, and learn through interacting with teachers and Japanese people in the classroom. Most of the language subjects offered by the department are in this mode.At the Clayton campus, language subjects are offered at six levels (A-F), catering for students ranging from beginners to semi-native speakers. More advanced post-graduate courses are also available. At the Peninsula campus a three-year sequence (levels A-C) is offered. Students in the post-VCE stream are able to complete Levels B and C on the Peninsula campus, but take Level D in their third year by attending classes at the Clayton campus. Students at the Berwick campus are able to take a two-year sequence (levels A and B). Berwick students entering with post-VCE Japanese are encouraged to do Level B at the Clayton Campus if they wish to continue to Level C in second year. For details about subjects offered at Berwick see the main entry under 'Berwick campus'.
The school has been active in developing exchanges and there are now agreements with about a dozen Japanese institutions. While each exchange has its own features, collectively they provide a wide range of opportunities for students to study in Japan. The credit arrangements vary and need to be clearly verified with the department before a student can be assured of receiving credit. The subjects JPL2990/JPL3990 (Language study abroad program) and JPS2990/JPS3990 (Japanese studies in Japan) can be taken in Japan as a substitute for core courses in the Japanese language or in Japanese studies. The first semester of the honours year can also be spent in Japan. Students wishing to study in Japan are encouraged to take both language and Japanese studies subjects at the first-year level. For further information students should consult the scholarships coordinator within the department.
The School of Asian Languages and Studies currently runs a unique ten-week, fee-paying, in-country language study program with Ishikawa Prefecture. Grants are available to a limited number of students. The program allows students to understand more about Japanese culture and society, as well as language. Students should consult the school for futher information. The following Level C subjects can be taken as part of this program.
The following pairs of first-year subjects are offered as acceptable first-year sequences and satisfy the prerequisites for admission to second-year level subjects in Japanese language.
Students
may complete a major or minor sequence in the Japanese language by proceeding
through any of the three streams mentioned above.
A major sequence in Japanese language consists of three years' study in core
language subjects (levels A-F) and an additional eight points of language
work at third-year level. The minimum standard of language which must be
completed is level C. The additional eight points will most commonly be
comprised of two four-point subjects (one per third-year semester), either
Japanese reading subjects JPL3750 (Reading Japanese texts A), JPL3752
(Reading Japanese texts B), JPL3850 (Advanced texts A), JPL3852
(Advanced texts B) or JPL3071 (Theory and research in Japanese
studies A), and JPL3072 (Theory and research in Japanese studies B).
JPL3071 and JPL3072 are the normal prerequisites for doing honours.
Alternatively, double degree and part-time students may choose to study an
extra eight-point language subject in their fourth year of study, at a level
above that in which they have completed their basic three-year sequence, or a
semester of language study in Japan. With the approval of the head of school
students may also take up to eight points in Japanese studies as part of their
language major, as a substitute for language subject(s) at first, second or
third-year levels, providing they reach the required minimum level of
completion of level C.
Acceptable minor sequences in Japanese language comprise the first and second
year of the major sequences outlined below. One of the language subjects may be
replaced by a subject in Japanese studies.
Sequences
vary according to entry level. Consult school for details.
Subject to the approval of the head of school, language studies in Japan can be
taken instead of one semester or one year of language study in any of the above
language streams.
Caulfield students may enrol in subjects offered at the Clayton, Peninsula or Berwick campuses.
Two
subjects form the first-year sequence in Japanese studies: JPS1070 (Sources of
contemporary Japanese culture and society) and JPS1090 (Understanding
contemporary Japan). Together these subjects provide a broad introduction to a
number of aspects of Japanese culture and society. After the first-year
sequence a variety of subjects are available in two streams: a. society and
culture and b. linguistics and communication.
The society and culture subjects include JPS2110/JPS3110 (Japanese society and
culture); JPS2170/JPS3170 (Women in Japanese Society); JPS2190/JPS3190 (Japanese
management and the economy); JPS2710/JPS3710 (Australia-Japan relations) and
JPS2150/JPS3150 (Japanese culture). Electives from other departments include
DTS2050/DTS3050 (Asian theatre: an introduction); MUS3880 (Music of China, Japan
and Korea) (for third-year students only); and PLT3860 (America, Japan and
China: Asian-Pacific competitors) (for second-year and third-year students
only).
The linguistics and communication subjects include JPS2590/JPS3590 (Introduction
to Japanese linguistics) and JPS2130/JPS3130 (Introduction to Japanese
sociolinguistics) (only one of these will be offered annually) and JPS2530/JPS3530
(Japanese language acquisition and use).
Third-year students majoring in Japanese studies are required to take the
following four-point subjects: JPS3081 (Critical issues in Japanese studies);
JPS3082 (Critical debate on contemporary Japan B); JPS3071 (Theory and
research in Japanese studies A); and JPS3072 (Theory and research in
Japanese studies B).
The following pairs of first-year subjects are offered as acceptable first-year sequences and satisfy the prerequisites for admission to second-year level in Japanese studies:
A
minor sequence in Japanese studies may consist of one of the following sets of
subjects.
1 Any first-year sequence in Japanese studies (for twelve points),
followed by JPS2110/JPS3110 or JPS2530/JPS3530 (for an additional eight points)
and one other eight-point Japanese studies subject. For the minor,
students are encouraged, but not obliged, to take subjects from the same
stream, that is, either the Japanese society and culture stream or the Japanese
linguistics and communication stream.
2 JPS2110/JPS3110 or JPS2530/JPS3530 (for eight points), two other
eight-point subjects in Japanese studies (for sixteen points), and JPS3081 (for
four points). One of the eight-point subjects must be at third-year level.
A
major sequence in Japanese studies normally consists of one of the following
sets of subjects.
1 Any first-year sequence in Japanese studies (for twelve points),
followed by JPS2110 (for an additional eight points) and two other
eight-point subjects (one of which must be at the third-year level) in the
Japanese society and culture stream (for sixteen points) and each of the
four four-point subjects JPS3081, JPS3071, JPS3082 and JPS3072 (for sixteen
points).
2 Any first-year sequence in Japanese studies (for twelve points),
followed by JPS2530 (for an additional eight points) and two other
eight-point subjects (one of which must be at the third-year level) in the
Japanese linguistics and communication stream (for sixteen points), and
each of the four four-point subjects JPS3081, JPS3071, JPS3082 and JPS3072 (for
sixteen points).
A major sequence in Japanese studies must be accompanied by a minor or major in
the Japanese language.
Applicants
to the honours program in the fourth year must have completed a major in
Japanese language with marks of 65% or better in Japanese language subjects to
the value of twenty-four points at second and third-year levels combined, of
which sixteen must be at third-year level. The completion of JPL3071/JPS3071
(Theory and research in Japanese studies A) and JPL3072/JPS3072 (Theory
and research in Japanese studies B) with marks of 65% or better, and eight
points in Japanese studies subjects at the second or third-year level is also
required.
However, intending honours students are strongly encouraged to complete, along
with the Japanese language major, JPS1070 (Sources of contemporary Japanese
culture and society) and JPS1090 (Understanding contemporary Japan) in their
first year and at least sixteen points in Japanese studies subjects during
their second and third year.
Combined honours may be taken in Japanese studies and another discipline
provided that all honours requirements are met in both disciplines and the
program is approved by the heads of both schools. Mid-year entry is not offered
by this school.
Schools may grant an extension of time for submission of the honours thesis or
for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the
semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date
must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies.
Students who have completed honours may proceed to a Graduate Diploma of Arts,
Postgraduate Diploma of Arts, a variety of MA programs (by coursework,
coursework and minor thesis, or by major thesis) and to PhD. For details
consult the graduate studies handbook.
The Graduate Diploma of Arts can be taken in three areas: Japanese studies, applied Japanese linguistics, and the Japanese language. The postgraduate diploma is available in Japanese interpreting and translation. Any of the diplomas in the school may be taken by students who have obtained a bachelors degree or otherwise have the equivalent preparation. Language prerequisites for individual diplomas differ, and applicants should consult the school for further information.
Three MA programs are offered within the Japanese language and studies program: the MA in Japanese studies, the MA in Japanese interpreting and translation, and the MA in applied Japanese linguistics. Students who have completed Honours at a satisfactory level may be permitted to enter the MA directly. Other students may be required to first complete Masters Qualifying. For postgraduate subjects offered by the school, students should refer to the Arts graduate handbook or to the postgraduate course brochure which is available from the School of Asian Languages and Studies.
The
School of Asian Languages and Studies teaches four languages: Chinese,
Indonesian, Japanese and Korean as well as sequences in Chinese studies,
Indonesian studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies. Students may complete
major sequences and honours in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
Students may also complete major sequences in Chinese studies, Indonesian
studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies combining subjects offered by the
School of Asian Languages and Studies with subjects offered by other schools.
Javanese and Classical Malay are third-year options in the Indonesian
stream.
Combined honours may be taken in the School of Asian Languages and Studies and
another discipline. Mid-year entry is usually possible. The honours
coordinators are Dr Barbara Hatley (Southeast Asian studies) and Dr Gloria
Davies (East Asian studies).
Each
language program endeavours to provide students with reading, writing, speaking
and listening skills. Students also learn about the relevant culture through
their language learning.
While course structures differ from language to language, streaming caters for
the needs of both beginners, post-VCE students and, in some cases, students
with more advanced background.
Sequences are structured in such a way that the student progresses from
elementary to more advanced skills over the period of the course.
Central to our objectives is linguistic competence, defined in terms of the four active and passive skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These are developed progressively. It is recognised that language is part of culture, and that language use takes place in a social setting. These facts have implications for teaching:
The
School of Asian Languages and Studies has honours programs in Chinese,
Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
Schools may grant an extension of time for submission of the honours thesis or
for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the
semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date
must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies.
The School of Asian Languages and Studies offers a first-year sequence in Asian studies: ASN1010 and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, parts 1 and 2). This subject is the first-year sequence for major and minor sequences in Chinese studies and Indonesian studies.
A major and minor sequence is offered in Korean language. Majors in Korean may be completed at both the Clayton and Berwick campuses. There are two streams in Korean language: (a) for those who have no previous knowledge of Korean and (b) for those who have completed VCE Korean or its equivalent. Stream A (beginners stream) consists of KOR1110 and KOR1120 in the first year, KOR2210 and KOR2220 in the second year, KOR3310, KOR3320, KOR3330 and KOR3340 in the third year. Stream B (post-VCE or equivalent) consists of KOR1210 and KOR1220 in the first year, KOR2310 and KOR2320 in the second year, KOR3330 and KOR3340, KOR3410 and KOR3420 in the third year. Placement tests are required for those students who intend to enrol in stream B. The test will be conducted by the Korean language program.
A student wishing to take a major in Korean will undertake one of the following two streams.
A minor in Korean will consist of the following two streams:
A minor sequence is offered in Korean studies. The first-year sequence is ASN1010 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 1) and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 2). The second-year sequence is KOS2010 (Korean politics and economy) and KOS2020 (Korean society).
A minor sequence is offered in Thai studies.
The first-year sequence is ASN1010 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 1) and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 2).
The second-year sequence is THS2160 (Civilisation of Thailand) plus another approved subject chosen from the following list:
The Diploma in Languages is designed for students whose main undergraduate course is located in a Faculty other than Arts to acquire basic skills in a language or to extend their competence. It offers the opportunity for those students to take a three year sequence in language study within the regular (extended) structure of a first degree.
The
Diploma in Languages is open to any undergraduate student who wishes to study a
language but is unable to accommodate language study within their degree
structure. No prior knowledge of the language is required, but students who
have previously completed some study of the language may start the course at a
higher level, and will therefore graduate with a higher level of competence
than those in the beginners stream.
Students applying for the Diploma normally are concurrently enrolled in a
degree program at Monash. The Diploma is also available to members of the
community who have completed a pass degree and meet the normal tertiary entry
requirements.
The
course consist of a three year sequence in the language. Students will complete
12 points of study in the language in the first year, and a total of 36 points
in the language at second and third year levels. The sequences of study are as
described for students majoring in a language, but students enrolled for the
Diploma of Languages will take 48 points instead of 52 points.
Students will normally take the course part-time over three years in order to
complete three levels of language. The Diploma will add one year to the
undergraduate study program of students who wish to take the Diploma of
Languages concurrently with their main degree, although this may in some cases
be reduced by overloading (where permitted) or the use of summer courses (where
available).
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