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Head:
Professor Ross Mouer
Graduate coordinator: Robyn Spence-Brown
The Department of Japanese Studies offers a variety of graduate and
postgraduate programs leading to the Graduate Diploma of Arts, MA and PhD in
Japanese studies and in applied Japanese linguistics, to the Postgraduate
Diploma of Arts (Japanese Interpreting and Translation), the MA in Japanese
interpreting and translation, and to the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese
Language).
There is a strong Japanese component in the Graduate Diploma of Arts and MA
(Asian Studies) which is offered by the Monash Asia Institute. Japanese
language and studies subjects may also be taken as part of the Graduate Diploma
of Arts (Tourism) (which is offered by the National Centre for Australian
Studies) and the Master of Business Administration which is offered by Monash
Mt. Eliza Business School.
The
department's members of staff are engaged in research in a wide range of areas.
The main fields of special interest covered by the department are listed
below.
Japanese linguistics and applied linguistics Sanae Enomoto, Hiroko
Hashimoto, Yukiko Hatasa, Mariko Muraki, Kyoko Ogawa, Mariko Okabe, Helen
Marriott, Hiroko Rowe, Robyn Spence-Brown, Takako Tomoda, Jun Yano, and Kuniko
Yoshimitsu
Computer-assisted language learning Mariko Okabe and Kazumi Hatasa
Japanese and sociolinguistics and applied linguistics Helen Marriott
Japanese interpreting and translation David Askew, Yoko Pinkerton and
Ross Mouer
Japanese society, work organisation, industrial relations Ross Mouer and
Wendy Smith
Japanese political economy, international relations, business-government
relations David Askew, Ross Mouer and Wendy Smith
Japanese law and intellectual history David Askew
Japanese culture and performing arts Alison Tokita
Gender studies Ross Mouer, Wendy Smith and Alison Tokita
Japanese religion Wendy Smith
Course
code: 0020
Course fee: local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
The degree of PhD in the Department of Japanese Studies is normally completed
by research only. Students are required to possess an approved honours degree,
MA, or MQual with a research component (in each case with results of H2A or
above or the equivalent), and a high level of competency in the Japanese
language. Students initially accepted into an MA by research program may, with
the approval of the faculty's Committee for Graduate Studies, transfer to PhD
candidature after a period of not less than one year.
The normal period of candidature is three years full-time or six years
part-time. Students submit a thesis of no more than 100,000 words in length.
For further information, please consult the Doctoral information
handbook which is produced by the Research Training and Support Branch.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Only those students who have demonstrated that they are satisfactorily prepared
for research may proceed to do this course. Intending students are required to
apply to the graduate coordinator for Japanese Studies and must receive
approval from the department's Postgraduate Program Committee and the faculty
Committee for Graduate Studies before being enrolled for the research MA.
Students enrolled in the MA in Japanese studies are expected to develop research skills through the completion of a major research thesis as well as acquiring advanced knowledge of Japanese society, culture, work practices, the economy, or Australia-Japan relations.
Completion of the MQual with a research component in Japanese studies with grades of distinction or above, or an honours degree with a grade of H2A or above.
The
MA in Japanese studies by research only (100 per cent thesis) is taken over a
period of two years full-time or four years part-time or minimum one year
full-time and requires that a thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words be submitted and
accepted.
The MA by research can also be taken as a combination of coursework and
research, which requires each student to submit a thesis of 25,000 to 35,000
words (66 per cent thesis) plus complete two eight-point fifth-year level
subjects, or a thesis of 35,000 to 40,000 words (75 per cent thesis) and the
completion of one twelve-point fifth-year level subject. This degree is
normally completed in one year of full-time study.
Program
code: 1988
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
By undertaking one or more research projects in combination with coursework in Japanese language and/or Japanese studies subjects, students are expected to be prepared for the major research thesis of the MA in Japanese studies. They are expected to acquire the up-to-date knowledge and skills required for understanding and conducting research on contemporary Japan.
A bachelors degree with a major in Japanese language or its equivalent, with average grades of credit or above at third-year level.
This
is a one-year program (or the equivalent part-time) consisting of forty-eight
points. It should contain between twelve and twenty-four points of research,
either in the form of one or two research papers of twelve points each or the
twenty-four-point dissertation in Japanese studies. The remaining points may be
taken as (no more than twelve points of) Japanese language subjects (with the
prefix JLG), and Japanese studies subjects (with prefixes JST, JAL, JIT or
JBC), depending on ability to satisfy prerequisites, or a combination of these,
after obtaining approval from the Japanese studies coordinator. These subjects
will be at fourth-year level. Up to twelve points may be taken in relevant
disciplines outside the department with the approval of the postgraduate
coordinator.
Students wishing to proceed to the MA must ensure that by the end of their
masters qualifying program, they have completed at least level D in
Japanese language.
It may be possible to include study in Japan as part of this program.
Course
code: 0009
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese studies) should acquire an accurate and up-to-date understanding of Japan with a special emphasis on Australia-Japan relations.
A bachelors degree or its equivalent.
Students who have not completed a major in the Japanese language will normally include a minimum of twelve points from language subjects (with subject codes prefix 'JLG'). The remaining thirty-six points are taken from subjects relevant to understanding contemporary Japan. These are normally the subjects which have prefixes 'JST', 'JAL', or 'JBC', but may include other subjects offered in the department or elsewhere in the university.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
During this course students develop their research skills by undertaking a major piece of research independently. Students should also develop knowledge of theoretical and empirical issues through study of further coursework subjects.
Completion
of the MQual with a research component with an average grade of distinction or
above (H2A), or an honours degree (or the equivalent in a relevant field) with
a grade of H2A or above and at least a minor in linguistics or Japanese studies
subjects with a linguistic focus, or equivalent.
In exceptional cases, students may be admitted by the faculty to the Master of
Arts by coursework/research combined after demonstrating outstanding
performance in the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Japanese Linguistics),
where they have also demonstrated their ability to undertake independent
research. As a part of the graduate diploma they should normally have taken
JST4680 (Research paper A in Japanese studies), and as a pre-requisite for
this, JAL4610 (Research seminar in applied Japanese linguistics).
This course can be completed in one year full-time. Students select to write a thesis which is worth 66 per cent (25,000 to 35,000 words) or 75 per cent (35,000 to 40,000 words) or 100 per cent (40,000 to 60,000 words) of the course. Where the thesis is 75 per cent, students should also enrol in one twelve-point fifth-year level subject, and in the case of a 66 per cent thesis, two eight-point fifth-year level subjects.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
The course is designed for those people such as practising or prospective teachers or others who are interested in Japanese language and related topics such as intercultural communication. The course aims to extend students' knowledge about the Japanese language and its use, and about language teaching and acquisition.
Completion of the MQual by coursework or the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Japanese Linguistics) program with credit average grades, or an honours degree (or the equivalent in a relevant field) with a grade of H2B or above.
This
is a one year program of coursework only. Students usually complete four
subjects, to the value of forty-eight points and generally these will be
selected from the fifth-year level JAL code subjects in the department.
Approval may be given to take twelve points outside the department. Non-native
speakers of Japanese may take up to twelve points of postgraduate Japanese
language subjects.
Where students can demonstrate a high capability for undertaking independent
research, they may be given permission to enrol in JST5680 (Research
paper A in Japanese studies) and complete a short research paper. As a
pre-requisite, they will need to have taken JAL4610 (Research seminar in
applied Japanese linguistics).
Program
code: 1988
Program fee: local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
This program has a research focus. It is designed for practising or prospective teachers or others who are interested in Japanese language and related topics such as intercultural communication and who wish to simultaneously develop their own research skills. The program aims to extend students' knowledge about the Japanese language and its use, and/or about language teaching and acquisition through research.
A bachelors degree or its equivalent with a minimum of level C proficiency in Japanese, and average credit level grades or above in the third-year subjects. Students should have also completed at least a minor in linguistics at the undergraduate level or Japanese studies subjects with a linguistic focus, or equivalent.
This is a one-year program which includes coursework subjects as well as a research component. Normally students will take four twelve-point subjects. JAL4610 (Research seminar in applied Japanese linguistics) and JST4680 (Research paper A in Japanese studies) are compulsory. Students may select other relevant coursework subjects to the value of twenty-four points. Non-native speakers of Japanese may take up to twenty-four points of postgraduate Japanese language subjects.
Program
code: 1987
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
This program is designed for practising or prospective teachers or others who are interested in Japanese language and related topics like intercultural communication. The program aims to extend students' knowledge about the Japanese language and its use, and about language teaching and acquisition.
A bachelors degree or its equivalent with grades of credit average in the third part of the undergraduate degree with a minimum of level C proficiency in Japanese if taken at Monash (ie completion of the most basic undergraduate major) and at least a minor at the undergraduate level in linguistics or Japanese studies subjects with a linguistic focus, or equivalent.
This is a one-year program consisting of coursework only. The content is the same as for the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Japanese Linguistics). Non-native speakers of Japanese may take up to twenty-four points of postgraduate Japanese language subjects.
Course
code: 0108
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
This course is designed for practising or prospective teachers or others who are interested in the Japanese language and related topics such as intercultural communication. The course aims to develop students' knowledge about applied Japanese linguistics, including Japanese language use, language teaching and acquisition.
A bachelors degree with a minimum of level C proficiency in Japanese at Monash University or its equivalent (ie completion of the most basic undergraduate major). No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed.
Students complete coursework subjects to the value of forty-eight points, usually four subjects worth twelve points each. There are no compulsory subjects, but students normally take subjects offered by the department in the area of applied Japanese linguistics (prefixed by JAL). It is also possible to include an approved subject taken outside the department up to the value of twelve points, or (for non-native speakers of Japanese) up to twelve points of postgraduate Japanese language subjects.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
This program is designed for highly motivated graduates who have completed a
postgraduate diploma or MQual in Japanese interpreting and translation and who
wish to develop advanced competence in interpreting and translation. Native
Japanese speakers are allowed to enrol in this course.
Graduates with this degree should be able to operate as interpreters and translators at a high level of generalist professional competence. Graduates should also have knowledge and understanding of professional aspects of interpreting and translation. Further, graduates should have a good knowledge of theoretical concerns relevant to studies of interpreting and translation.
Completion of a postgraduate diploma or MQual in Japanese interpreting and translation with an average grade of distinction or above. Honours degree with a grade of H2A or above with strong language results. Applicants with a bachelors degree with average grades of distinction or above in the last year of the degree, plus a minimum of three years of practising interpreting and translation as a profession, may also be considered for admission to the masters program.
This degree is available by coursework only. The course of study leading to the MA in Japanese interpreting and translation is a tightly structured program studied over one year full-time or two years part-time.
Program
code: 1987
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
This is a forty-eight-point program consisting of coursework only. It is
identical to the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese Interpreting and
Translation) and consolidates the foundation necessary to do the MA in Japanese
interpreting and translation. For objectives, entry requirements, course
structure and other details see entries for the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts
(Japanese Interpreting and Translation) below.
Course
code: 1490
Course fee: local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
This program is designed for highly motivated graduates who have completed
fourth-year undergraduate Japanese and who wish to acquire basic skills and
knowledge of interpreting and translating. This program is suitable for
graduates who intend to use their interpreting and translating skills as an
adjunct to their principal duties. Native Japanese speakers are allowed to
enrol in this course.
Graduates with this award should have working skills of interpreting and translating. Graduates should be able to participate in the performance of most routine tasks of providing interpreting and translating services within the environment of firms and organisations relevant to Japan and Australia.
BA with Japanese language proficiency equivalent to that achieved in level D Japanese at Monash with grades of credit average or above.
This program is available by coursework only. In addition to six core subjects totalling thirty-six points, students are required to take elective subjects up to twelve points.
(Subject
to approval.)
Course code: To be advised
Course fee: HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Objectives
The Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese language) is designed to allow
graduates who have competence equivalent to at least a basic major in Japanese
(level C Japanese) to extend their competence in the language.
The postgraduate diploma is open to graduates of any undergraduate course who have competence in Japanese to at least the level of an undergraduate major in the beginner's stream (level C). Various entry points are available for students with more advanced competence. Native speakers of Japanese who have completed their secondary education in Japan will not be accepted into this course.
The course consists of forty-eight points, which is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Most students will take the course part-time over two years in order to allow them to complete sequential subjects. Students will normally complete either one eight-point and one four-point, or two six-point language subjects per semester. In addition to language subjects (prefaced by JLG) students may also take Japanese interpreting and translating subjects (prefaced by JIT) and business communication subjects (prefaced by JBC). Students will also have the option of taking a subject in Japanese studies or applied Japanese linguistics up to the value of twelve points. Further advice on suitable subjects for individual students can be obtained from the department.
All subjects are offered subject to the availability of staff and sufficient enrolments.
Subject to the approval of the department's Postgraduate Program Committee and the faculty Committee for Graduate Studies, certain subjects (but no more than 50 per cent of the total requirements for any course) can be taken in Japan. However, students who have not completed their last undergraduate year at Monash will not normally be eligible to study in Japan in the first semester of their candidature. The department currently maintains university to university agreements with about ten Japanese universities. Opportunities exist for scholarships, and interested students should inquire with the convenor of the department's scholarship committee. Faculty approval must be obtained before students can proceed to an overseas study program.
The Department of Japanese 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 department for further information. The following level C subjects can be taken as part of this program.
Seminars in Japanese studies are held regularly. Postgraduate students in the department are strongly encouraged to attend seminars within their own and related disciplines.
The Japanese collection of the Monash University library provides adequate coverage for the areas of research in which the department has taken a special interest. In addition, students have access to the Japanese collection at the Baillieu Library (University of Melbourne), and, through inter-library loans, to the collections of the Australian National University and the National Library in Canberra.
The
Japanese Studies Centre has been created to stimulate and further develop
Japanese studies in Victoria. Members of the centre include scholars who are
internationally accepted as leaders in their academic disciplines. The location
of the centre on the Clayton campus of Monash University provides a favourable
environment for postgraduate students in the department. Students can attend
seminars, and may be able to participate in some of the research projects of
the centre. Consultations and joint supervision can be arranged with the
members of the centre as necessary. The centre offers a summer school in
Japanese studies, at which additional courses are available, and publishes
three series of publications.
Postgraduate students who are enrolled in the MA or PhD program are eligible to
become ordinary members of the centre. Office space may be available in the
centre for postgraduate students who are members.
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