JPS3590 - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics

Leader: Assoc Prof Helen Marriott

Offered

Not offered in 2007

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

Co-requisites

Japanese 3/4 sequence or equivalent

Prohibitions

JPS2590