JPS2590

Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Assoc Prof Helen Marriott

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Display a basic understanding of the major fields of Japanese linguistics and terminology used within it. 2. Display a critical understanding of issues in Japanese linguistics. 3. Undertake an analysis of their own written and spoken language. 4. Utilize various inquiry techniques. 5. Write an academic essay on a linguistics topic.

Assessment: Two Essays (1000 and 1500 words each): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Corequisites: Japanese 4 or equivalent

Prohibitions: JPS3590