School of Asian Languages and Studies


General information


The School of Asian Languages and Studies teaches major sequences in four languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean. It also offers major sequences in Chinese studies, Indonesian studies and Japanese studies, sequences which allow students to combine 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.
The Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese programs run in-country study programs over the summer break. Studies in Korea may also be arranged. Research in the areas covered by the school is supported by the Centre for East Asian Studies, the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, the Japanese Studies Centre and the National Korean Studies Centre. Students studying an Asian language may apply to Monash International for grants to study in the Asian country where the language is used on a daily basis.

Honours

Students may undertake honours in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean.
See the entry for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree for details regarding standard entry requirements, course structure, combined honours and disciplines. Mid-year entry is offered subject to places being available. The honours program consists of a thesis worth 24 points, and 24 points of coursework chosen in consultation with the honours coordinator.

Asian studies

The School of Asian Languages and Studies offers a first-year sequence in Asian studies: ASN1010 and ASN1020. These subjects form the first-year sequence for major and minor sequences in Chinese studies and in Indonesian studies, and are strongly recommended as the first-year component of the minor in Asian Studies. A number of other subjects with an Asian studies designation are available to students from all language programs. Offered by the school, these subjects include the following.

First-year level
Third year level
Fourth-year level

Chinese

The Chinese program offers six Chinese language streams (A, B, C, D, E and F) on the Clayton campus and three language streams in business Chinese (G, H and I) 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 Chinese section. 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 may enrol in advanced Chinese parts 5 and 6 with the permission of the head of school.
The head of school retains the right to determine the proper stream for any particular student.

Stream A: Beginners stream

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). Alternatively, students may enrol in CHI2211 and CHI2222 (Intensive intermediate Chinese summer school) 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.

Stream B: Post-VCE stream

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 Chinese 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 Chinese and placed in an appropriate advanced stream (C, D or E).

Stream C: Advanced stream

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/ 3520.

Stream D: Advanced stream

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/ 3560 (Professional Chinese language internship) may also be taken as a four-point elective.

Stream E: Advanced stream

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.

Stream F: Chinese for dialect speakers

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/ 2470/3470 (Chinese for dialect speakers, part 1) and CHI1480/CHI2480/CHI3480 (Chinese for dialect speakers, part 2).

Stream G: Beginners stream in business Chinese (Peninsula)

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 Chinese for advice regarding appropriate subjects.

Stream H: Post-VCE stream in business Chinese (Peninsula)

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.

Stream I: Advanced stream in business Chinese (Peninsula)

In the first year, 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.

Honours courses

Students wishing to enrol in pure honours in Chinese must complete a major sequence in Chinese with marks at distinction level or above in subjects to the value of 40 points at second and third-year levels combined, of which 24 points 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.

Subjects
Stream A: Beginners stream
Stream B: Post-VCE stream

*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.

Stream C: Advanced stream

*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.

Stream D: Advanced stream

*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.

Stream E: Advanced stream
Stream F: Chinese for dialect speakers
Stream G: Beginners stream in business Chinese (Peninsula)
Stream H: Post-VCE stream in business Chinese (Peninsula)

Completion of major available at Clayton campus as per stream B

Stream I: Advanced stream in business Chinese (Peninsula)

Completion of major available at Clayton campus as per stream C

Chinese studies

All Chinese language students in the Chinese languages and studies program 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, Music and Drama and the Faculty of Business 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.

First year

The first-year sequence in Chinese studies is ASN1010 (Introduction to Asian civilisations 1) and ASN1020 (Asian civilisations: an historical introduction 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.

Second year
Third year

Plus a further eight-point subject approved by Chinese.

Indonesian

The Indonesian languages and studies program offers a major and minor sequence 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. 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.
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 16 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 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.

Major sequence

A student wishing to take a major in Indonesian language will undertake one of the following three streams.

Beginners stream
Post-VCE stream
Advanced stream
Minor sequence

A minor in Indonesian will consist one of the following three streams.

Beginners stream
Post-VCE stream
Advanced stream
Options

Second and third-year options in Indonesian studies include:

Second and third-year options in Indonesian language include:

Peninsula campus
Gippsland campus

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 the Gippsland campus.

Indonesian studies

For Indonesian studies subjects, see the subject section in this handbook.

Honours

See the entry for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree for details regarding standard entry requirements, course structure, combined honours and disciplines.
Students intending to enter pure honours in Indonesian are strongly advised to complete Indonesian 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.
The honours program in Indonesian consists of a 12,000-word thesis (INM4929) worth 24 points, plus 24 points of coursework, chosen from the following language and studies subjects.

Language
Studies

Indonesian studies

A major and a minor sequence in Indonesian studies are also offered within the program. 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.

Major sequence

A major in Indonesian studies consists of the following subjects.

First year
Second and third year

INS2010/INS3010 (Indonesian societies and cultures) plus a further 32 points from offerings within Asian Languages and Studies and selected courses from anthropology, geography, history, music, politics and visual culture. The other Indonesian studies subjects offered within Indonesian Studies are:

Subjects from other schools which may be available within an Indonesian studies major include:

Students undertaking a major in Indonesian studies should undertake not less than 28 of the 52 points required for the major from courses offered within Indonesian studies.

Minor sequence

A minor in Indonesian studies will normally consist of the following subjects.

First year
Second year

Japanese

Levels

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).
Students who have successfully completed a substantial part of their schooling in the Japanese education system may not be eligible to enrol in Japanese language subjects. However, such students may complete a major in Japanese studies (see under Japanese studies). The head of school retains the right to determine the proper level for any particular student.

Streams

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 beginners 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 post-VCE 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 intermediate stream and will proceed through levels C (first year), D (second year), and E (third year). Those starting at level D will be in the advanced stream and will proceed through levels D (first year), E (second year) and F (third year).
At the third-year level, the program also offers subjects in reading Japanese texts and methods for doing research on topics related to Japan and to Australia-Japan relations. Beyond level E, Japanese 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.

Modes
On-campus mode (offered at Clayton, Peninsula and Berwick)

Students attend weekly lectures and tutorials, and learn through interacting with teachers and Japanese people in and out of the classroom. Most of the language subjects offered by Japanese 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 postgraduate 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 'Outline of studies - Berwick'. It is anticipated that a three-year sequence will be offered at Monash Malaysia campus in 2000 onwards.

In-Japan mode - exchange programs

The school has been active in developing exchanges and there are now agreements with about 10 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 Japanese 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 exchange program coordinator within Japanese.

In-Japan mode - Kanazawa program (summer)

The School of Asian Languages and Studies currently runs a unique 10-week, fee-paying, in-country language study program with Ishikawa Prefecture. Students are eligible to apply for Monash International Study Abroad Grants. The program allows students to understand more about Japanese culture and society, as well as language. Students should consult Japanese for further information. The following level C subjects can be taken as part of this program.

First-year sequences in Japanese language

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.

Clayton and Peninsula*

Berwick

For students with no prior knowledge

JPL1110 and JPL1120

JPL1015 and JPL1025

For post-VCE level

JPL1210 and JPL1220

JPL1250 and JPL1260

For advanced intermediate students

JPL1310 and JPL1320


For advanced students (Clayton only)

JPL1410 and JPL1420


* Caulfield students may enrol in subjects offered at the Clayton, Peninsula or Berwick campuses.



Major and minor sequences

Students may complete a major or minor sequence in the Japanese language by proceeding through any of the four 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 subjects 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 ASN3071 (Theory and research in Asian studies A), and ASN3072 (Theory and research in Asian studies B). ASN3071 and ASN3072 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. 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 any of the language streams. One of the language subjects may be replaced by a subject in Japanese studies.

Japanese language core subjects
Beginners stream (Berwick)
Beginners stream (Clayton and Peninsula)
Post-VCE stream (Berwick)
Post-VCE stream (Clayton and Peninsula)
Advanced intermediate stream (Clayton and Peninsula)
Advanced stream (Clayton only)
Language four-point capping subjects
Language study in Japan

Students who study the language in Japan should enrol in the following subjects.

Second year
Third year
Japanese language study at higher levels

For students who wish to study Japanese at higher levels, but not for a major in Japanese, the following subjects are available.

Honours subjects

Japanese studies

Two subjects form the first-year sequence in Japanese studies: JPS1090 (Understanding contemporary Japan) and ASN1020 (Asian civilisations: an introduction 2). 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 may be available from other schools. The linguistics and communication subjects include JPS2590/JPS3590 (Introduction to Japanese linguistics), 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), ASN3071 (Theory and research in Asian studies A), and ASN3072 (Theory and research in Asian studies B).

First-year sequences in Japanese studies

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:

Minor sequences 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 12 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 16 points), and JPS3081 (for four points). One of the eight-point subjects must be at third-year level.

Major sequence in Japanese studies

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 12 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 16 points) and each of the four-point subjects JPS3081, ASN3071, JPS3082 and ASN3072 (for 16 points).
2. Any first-year sequence in Japanese studies (for 12 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 16 points), and each of the four-point subjects JPS3081, ASN3071, JPS3082 and ASN3072 (for 16 points).
A major sequence in Japanese studies must be accompanied by a minor or major in the Japanese language.

Honours

See the entry for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree for details regarding standard entry requirements, course structure, combined honours and disciplines.
Applicants to the honours program in the fourth year must have completed a major in Japanese language with marks of 70 per cent or better in Japanese language subjects to the value of 24 points at second and third-year levels combined, of which 16 must be at third-year level. The completion of ASN3071 (Theory and research in Asian studies A) and ASN3072 (Theory and research in Asian studies B) with marks of 70 per cent 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, a first-year sequence in Japanese studies and at least 16 points in Japanese studies subjects during their second and third year.
Part of the honours year may be undertaken at a Japanese university. Mid-year entry is not offered by Japanese.
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.

Japanese studies subjects (Clayton only)
First-year level
Second-year level
Third-year level

Korean

The Korean language and studies program offers a major and minor sequence 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, KOR3450 and KOR3460 in the third year. There are optional advanced subjects: KOR2450, KOR2460, KOR3450 and KOR3460 for students with advanced level of Korean or other comparable background. Placement tests are required for those students who intend to enrol in stream B. The test will be conducted by the Korean language program.

Major sequence

A student wishing to take a major in Korean will undertake one of the following two streams.

Stream A: Beginners stream
Stream B: Post-VCE or equivalent
Options: Second and third-year options in Korean language
Honours
Minor sequence

A minor in Korean will consist of the following two streams:

Stream A: Beginners stream
Stream B: Post-VCE or equivalent

Korean studies

The Korean language and studies program offers a minor sequence 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).

Second-year level
Third-year level

Thai studies

First-year level

The first-year sequence is ASN1010 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 1) and ASN1020 (Introduction to Asian civilisations, part 2).

Second-year level

The second-year sequence is THS2160 (Civilisation of Thailand) plus another approved subject chosen from the following:

Third-year level