JPS3590

Introduction to Japanese Linguistics ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Assoc Prof Helen Marriott

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: This unit is an introduction to the linguistic study of Japanese and deals with a number of topics from different areas of language (writing system, sound system, word formation, particles, and other topics).

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% + Third-year students will be expected to complete work which reflects a more sophisticated understanding than second-year students.

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

Corequisites: Japanese 3/4 sequence or equivalent

Prohibitions: JPS2590