Monash
has exchange agreements with 10 universities in Japan and travel and field
grants are available on a competitive basis for postgraduate research projects.
Members of the school are active in a broad range of disciplinary and
interdisciplinary areas of Japanese studies, including applied linguistics,
sociolinguistics, Japanese society, work organisation and industrial relations,
political economy, international relations, law, intellectual history, culture
and performing arts, gender studies and translation studies.
Specialist courses are available in four areas: applied Japanese linguistics,
interpreting and translating, Japanese studies (especially society and culture)
and Japanese language. In several of these programs, some overlap is possible,
enabling students to combine disciplinary studies with the study of Japanese
language or interpreting/translating.
Japanese language and studies subjects are also available within the Graduate
Diploma of Arts and MA (Asian Studies) (see ´Asian studies') and as part
of the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Tourism) and the Master of Business
Administration.
Applied Japanese linguistics programs focus on Japanese linguistics,
sociolinguistics, language acquisition and teaching. The subjects in this area
are particularly suited to those who wish to teach Japanese as a foreign
language or conduct research about communication or language acquisition.
Interpreting and translating courses are open to both native and non-native
speakers with advanced proficiency in both Japanese and English.
Japanese studies courses involve the study of Japanese society, culture and
economy, including the study of Japan's relations with Australia and other
countries.
Japanese language studies from beginners to semi-native level can be
incorporated into other courses, while students with advanced competence (level
D) may choose to take the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Japanese Language).
Further information can be found at
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/prospective/postgraduate/disciplines/
Mid-year entry is available for all of the courses and programs listed below.
Course code: 2846 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students - $A13,000 * pa * Coordinator: Alison Tokita
Completion of the masters qualifying with a research component in Japanese studies with grades of distinction (70+) or above, both in the research component and as an overall average, or an honours degree (or the equivalent) in a relevant field with a grade of H2A or above. Only those students who have demonstrated that they are satisfactorily prepared for their proposed 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 school's Graduate Program Committee and the faculty Committee for Graduate Studies before being enrolled for the research MA.
This
is a one-and-a-half-year full-time or three-year part-time program consisting
of one-third coursework and two-thirds (66 per cent) thesis. It may
be commenced in either semester, subject to a place being available. The
coursework will usually comprise two 12-point subjects in Japanese studies.
With the permission of the graduate coordinator, one of these may be replaced
by a relevant subject from outside the school or by 12 points of Japanese
language.
Note that the minimum pass grade for subjects in the Master of Arts in Japanese
Studies by research and coursework is 60 C, that is, a grade of credit or above
is required in every subject and for the thesis.
Program code: 1988 * Program fees: Local students - HECS; international students - $A13,000 * Coordinator: Alison Tokita
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 48 points. It
should contain between 12 and 24 points of research, either in the form of one
or two research papers of 12 points each or the 24-point dissertation in
Japanese studies. The remaining points may be taken as (no more than 12 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 12 points may be taken in relevant disciplines outside the school with the
approval of the graduate 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 fees: Local students - HECS; international students - $A13,000 * Coordinator: Alison Tokita
A bachelors degree or its equivalent.
Students who have not completed a major in the Japanese language will normally include a minimum of 12 points from language subjects (with subject codes prefix ´JLG'). The remaining 36 points are taken from subjects relevant to understanding contemporary Japan. These are normally the subjects which have prefixes ´JST' or ´JAL' , but may include other subjects offered in the school or elsewhere in the university.
Course code: 2846 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students - $A13,000 * Coordinator: Helen Marriott
Completion
of the masters qualifying with a research component in applied Japanese
linguistics with grades of distinction (70+) or above both in the research
component and as an overall average, 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. Students should normally possess competence in Japanese equivalent
to level D (post-VCE major).
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 prerequisite for
this, JAL4610 (Research methodology for applied linguistics in Asian languages).
This
is a one-and-a-half-year full-time or three-year part-time program consisting
of one-third coursework and two-thirds (66 per cent) thesis. It may
be commenced in either semester, subject to a place being available. The
coursework will usually comprise two 12-point subjects in applied Japanese
linguistics. With the permission of the graduate coordinator, one of these may
be replaced by a relevant subject from outside the school or by 12 points of
Japanese language.
Note that the minimum pass grade for subjects in the Master of Arts in Applied
Japanese Linguistics by research and coursework is 60 C, that is, a grade of
credit or above is required in every subject and for the thesis.
Course
code: 0017 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Coordinator: Helen Marriott
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 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 consisting of 48 points of coursework only. Students
usually complete four subjects, to the value of 48 points, and generally these
will be selected from the fifth-year level JAL code subjects in the school.
Approval may be given to take 12 points outside the school. Students may take
up to 12 points of postgraduate Japanese language subjects (JLG codes)
(non-native speakers only) or interpreting and translation subjects (JIT
codes).
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
prerequisite, they will need to have taken JAL4610 (Research methodology for
applied linguistics in Asian languages).
Note that the minimum pass grade for subjects in the Master of Arts in Applied
Japanese Linguistics by coursework is 60 C, that is, a grade of credit or above
is required in every subject.
Program
code: 1988 * Program fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Coordinator: Helen Marriott
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 12-point subjects. JAL4610 (Research methodology for applied linguistics in Asian languages) and JST4680 (Research paper A in Japanese studies) are compulsory. Students may select other relevant coursework subjects to the value of 24 points. Non-native speakers of Japanese may take up to 24 points of postgraduate Japanese language subjects.
Course
code: 0108 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Coordinator: Helen Marriott
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 48 points, usually four subjects worth 12 points each. There are no compulsory subjects, but students normally take subjects offered by the school in the area of applied Japanese linguistics (prefixed by JAL). It is also possible to include an approved subject taken outside the school up to the value of 12 points, or (for non-native speakers of Japanese) up to 24 points of postgraduate Japanese language subjects.
Course
code: 0017 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Coordinator: Yoko Pinkerton
This program is designed for highly motivated graduates who have completed a
Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Qualifying in Japanese Interpreting and
Translation and who wish to develop advanced competence in consecutive
interpreting and translation. This course is suitable for both native and
non-native speakers of Japanese.
Graduates should be able to operate as interpreters and translators at a high
level of generalist competence. Graduates should also have knowledge and
understanding of professional aspects of interpreting and translation and a
good knowledge of theoretical concerns relevant to studies of interpreting and
translation.
Completion of a postgraduate diploma in Japanese Interpreting and Translation with an average grade of distinction or above. Honours degree with a grade of H2A or above with a high level of proficiency in Japanese and English. 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.
Note that the minimum pass grade for subjects in the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation by coursework is 60 C, that is, a grade of credit or above is required in every subject.
Course
code: 1490 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Coordinator: Yoko Pinkerton * At the time of printing, this course
version was undergoing approval
This program is designed for highly motivated graduates with high competence in
both Japanese and English, 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.
Graduates should be able to perform in most non-specialised consecutive
interpreting and translating services within firms and organisations connected
with Japan and Australia.
An undergraduate degree with Japanese language proficiency equivalent to that achieved in level D Japanese at Monash with grades of credit average or above. High proficiency in English is also required.
This program is available by coursework only. In addition to seven core subjects totalling 42 points, students are required to take an elective subject of six points (a total of 48 points).
Course
code: 2545 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000
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 48 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, translating, business and communication subjects (prefaced by JIT). Students will also have the option of taking a subject in Japanese studies or applied Japanese linguistics up to the value of 12 points. Further advice on suitable subjects for individual students can be obtained from the school.
Subject to the approval of the school's Graduate 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 school currently maintains university-to-university agreements with about 10 Japanese universities. Opportunities exist for scholarships, and interested students should inquire with the convenor of the School's scholarship committee. Faculty approval must be obtained before students can proceed to an overseas study program.
The School of Asian Languages and Studies currently runs a unique 10-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 further information. The following level C subjects can be taken as part of this program:
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