JPL3072

Theory and research in Japanese studies B

Ross Mouer

4 points
* 1.5 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: JPL3071 (or JPS3071)

Objectives On completion of this subject, students should have developed a plan for a research project suitable for the honours year; defined and refined a research methodology and developed a clear conception of how the data is to be collected and analysed.

Synopsis Students will be guided in the development and execution of a short research project utilising skills acquired during the preceding semester in JPL3071/JPS3071 (Theory and research in Japanese studies A). Students will join one of two groups: a society and culture group or a linguistics and communication group. Seminar sessions will be used to discuss (i) operational problems in the formulation and execution of the project, (ii) analysis of the findings, and (iii) the writing-up of results. This is a research-oriented subject and students will spend considerable time collecting or generating data in the field and discussing problems and other issues in seminars. Students will do further reading related to their problem consciousness early in the semester. The aim is to provide students with the background necessary to create and to analyse data. Students will be `walked through' the process of writing-up research findings. Students who plan to enter honours should take this subject or JPS3072.

Assessment Written (3000 words): 100%