MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Graduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

JLG4110

Japanese I part 1

Kuniko Yoshimitsu

6 points + 6 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: no prior knowledge of the language is expected

Synopsis This subject aims to develop basic communicative competence in spoken Japanese and to provide an introduction to written Japanese. It will develop the student's competence to interact successfully with the Japanese in basic daily life situations. It is the first part of a two-semester sequence and is designed to be followed by JLG4120. An off-campus option is available.

Assessment Written: 50% + Aural/oral: 50%

Prescribed texts

Itani-Adams Y, Utsumi Y and Tajika H Interacting with the Japanese: Reading and writing workbook I Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U
Neustupny J V and others Interacting with the Japanese: A comprehensive communication course Book 1, Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U

References

Quackenbush H and others Hiragana in 48 minutes Curriculum Development Centre, Canberra
Quackenbush H and others Katakana in 48 minutes Curriculum Development Centre, Canberra
Japan Foundation Basic Japanese-English Dictionary Bonjinsha/Oxford Uni Press
Brannen N S The Practical Japanese-English Dictionary Weatherhill

| Subjects Part 1 | Arts Graduate Handbook | Monash handbooks | Monash University