Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit
JAL4130 - Japanese sociolinguistics
12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
Synopsis
An advanced introduction to sociolinguistics in its application to the study of Japanese and English usage in contact situations. Special emphasis is placed on intercultural communication, cross-cultural discourse patterns and speech acts, and Japanese language contact.
Assessment
Written and oral work: 100%
Contact hours
3 hours (2 x 1 hour seminars and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
