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Postgraduate handbook 2004
Arts

Masters Qualifying in Applied Japanese Linguistics with a research component

Course code: 1988 + Clayton + Course coordinator: Helen Marriott

Synopsis

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.

For further information about research programs in this discipline, refer to the discipline entry under `Research programs'.

Entry requirements

A bachelors degree or its equivalent with a minimum of Monash level C proficiency in Japanese, and average credit-level grades or above in the third-year units. Students should have also completed at least a minor in linguistics at the undergraduate level or Japanese studies units with a linguistic focus, or equivalent.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points including two core units and two electives chosen from the list below:

Core units
Electives

Two units as approved by the course coordinator, usually applied Japanese linguistics or linguistics units.

Articulation

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.

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