JAL4130

Japanese sociolinguistics

(ART)

Helen Marriott

12 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Monash level C Japanese language or equivalent.

Synopsis: An advanced introduction to sociolinguistics in its application to the study of Japanese and English usage in contact situations. Special emphasis is placed on intercultural communication, cross-cultural discourse patterns and speech acts, and Japanese language contact.

Assessment: Oral presentation (2,500 words): 20% + Review (2,500 words): 30% + Essay (4,000 words): 50%