JAL4730

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 should be able to view Japanese grammar from the perspective of Japanese as a target language; analyse learners' product critically; understand learners' problems; 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 conducted in Japanese and English.

Assessment (8 points) Fortnightly assignments (1000 words): 20%
* Seminar presentation (1000 words): 20%
* Essay (2500 words): 30%
* Test (1.5 hours): 30%
Assessment (12 points) Fortnightly assignments (1500 words): 20%
* Seminar presentation (2000 words): 20%
* Essay (3500 words): 30%
* Test (2 hours): 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 1- 169, Mugi Shoboo, 1972

Recommended texts

Maynard S K Japanese grammar and communication strategies The Japan Times, 1990
Teramura H Nihongo no Shintakusu to Imi 3 vols, Kuroshio Shuppan, 1991