JPS3530

Japanese Language, Acquisition and Use (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Robyn Spence-Brown

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will: 1. Be able to display a basic, critical understanding of some issues related to the acquisition and use of Japanese language. 2. Be able to relate these issues to their own experiences in learning languages and using Japanese. 3. Be able to employ general academic skills (in library research, critical thinking, oral and written communication). 4. Have a foundation for undertaking further studies in Japanese linguistics and sociolinguistics.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (1.5 hours): 40% + Short assignment (total 1000 words): 20% + Third-year students will be expected to complete work that reflects a more sophisticated understanding of the Japanese language or of other areas of Japanese studies.

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

Prerequisites: A second-year Japanese studies unit or Japanese language sequence or equivalent.

Prohibitions: JPS2530