Japanese systematic grammar
Jun Yano
8 or 12 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Monash post-level E Japanese or equivalent
Objectives Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to view Japanese grammar from the perspective of Japanese as a target language; analyse learners' product critically; understand learners' problems and provide suitable solutions and find necessary references.
Synopsis This subject deals with selected topics in Japanese grammar which are of particular importance to teaching Japanese as a foreign language. It aims at providing students with opportunities to gain a better understanding of Japanese grammar through reading, exercises (including error analysis) and discussion. Lectures and seminars will be given in Japanese and English.
Assessment (8 points) Test (1.5 hours): 30%
* Fortnightly
assignments (1000 words): 20%
* Seminar presentation (1000 words): 20%
* Essay (2500 words): 30%
Assessment (12 points) Test (2 hours): 30%
* Fortnightly assignments
(2000 words): 20%
* Seminar presentation (1500 words): 20%
* Essay
(3500 words): 30%
Preliminary reading
Suzuki S Nihongo Bumpoo Keitairon Kyooiku Bunko 3, pp 1-169, Mugi Shoboo, 1972
Prescribed texts
Makino S and Tsutsui M A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar The Japan Times, 1986
Suzuki S Nihongo Bumpoo Keitairon Kyooiku Bunko 3, pp 173-512, Mugi Shoboo, 1972
Recommended texts
Teramura H Nihongo no Shintakusu to Imi 3 vols, Kuroshio Shuppan, 1991
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